seunmsg:


There was no judgement yesterday. The trial has not even started so what judgement are you talking about?

Dele charged to court yesterday and he pleaded not guilty. Since it’s a criminal case, he was remanded in prison just like any other person charged to court for a criminal offense. The court will sit again on 10th December to hear his written bail application as the oral request was rejected. So, what’s the problem in all these?

seunmsg:


Chief Afe Babalola was defamed unnecessary by Dele Farotimi. Since he’s still very much alive, it’s better fit his reputation to fight against the lies. You have no reputation to protect so you can’t understand why someone like Afe Babalola really needs to settle this issue legally once and for all.

The case has been charged to court and we should allow justice run its course. Dele either provides evidence to support his allegations or be sent to prison and made to pay huge fines. Freedom of speech is not absolute, it comes with responsibilities. If you can’t prove, don’t allege.

helinues:


Is it today Dele has been writing rubbish about others?

Someone must teach him a bitter lessons as he refused to separate emotions from his own journalism

seunmsg:


There was no judgement yesterday. The trial has not even started so what judgement are you talking about?

Dele charged to court yesterday and he pleaded not guilty. Since it’s a criminal case, he was remanded in prison just like any other person charged to court for a criminal offense. The court will sit again on 10th December to hear his written bail application as the oral request was rejected. So, what’s the problem in all these?

UnstableFC:


Defamation is not a case to be settled in court
Stop behaving like a fvcking monkey

maestroferddi:
Your own is to talk like a robot without thinking...

Which lesson are you teaching that should detract from following due process and best practices?

I am not sure you know Dele Farotimi very well...

The SAN has succeeded in giving an uninhibited ventilation to the matter of judicial corruption in Nigeria...Where the matter might lead to will be beyond what he could have fathomed...

He will triumph eventually...

Beremx:
while Chief Afe Babalola is busy flexing muscle on people he can intimidate with arrest, the book is busy selling fast. That thing he doesn't want us to hear, we will read it in Uncle Dele's book.

seunmsg:


You are right, it is a case that should be settled in your bedroom.

SalamRushdie:


You dont realise that Afebabalola the owner of one of Nigerias most powerful law firms could have just sued Mr Dele and claimed restitution and damages instead of this show of shame that has done more damage to the reputation he so wants to protect. This was a bad route

The SAN could have done the following;

Sued Dele for Libel, slander and defamation

Get injunction stopping all publishing houses to withdraw the book from circulation pending the outcome of the litigation.

Doing this he will get justice and keep his reputation intact especially at such twilight of his his existence

helinues:


Make una stop this una wicked supporting. The people you guys supported in the are now in oblivion

seunmsg:


You are not in a position to tell Afe Babalola how to react to the criminal defamation of his person. If Dele had defamed Ben Nwabueze or Chukwudifu Oputa, I can bet you all won’t be here spewing rubbish.

Thundafireseun:
Long but interesting read…

My major concern is why does Peter Obi feel that the police there was gross miss use of power by the police??

Dele should Defend himself…. Simple and short

maestroferddi:
I didnt read the long piece but from what I could deduce Dele Rotimi appears to have gravitas in his assertions...

I refuse to believe that he chose to go the route he went without having cast iron evidence and proofs...

blacksam01:


Defend himself from prison...? Tell ur God are to tell his stooges to release him... Dele is fearless ND has his proof... Next they will ransack his office to destroy all his proves.... Don't get carried away because age is a big man.. give dele level playing field to get a day in court . Whatever he like let him write, I still maintain, he is harrasing dele

seunmsg:
How Dele Farotimi defamed me, By Afe Babalola

The petition by Aare Babalola, dated November 9, 2024, to the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State explicates the gravamen of his complaints to the police and the pedestal of his action against Farotimi.

Asterisked are defamatory portions in Dele Farotimi’s foreword in his book that stirred the hornets’ nest

Thundafireseun:


Who ever put Dele in Prison is not foooooolish … he/she knows Dele might abscond , criminals are not to be trusted….

helinues:
Toh

Dele would learn in a bitter way this time. Unfortunately, those who have been hailing him online are just nobody with no influence anywhere.

Hope that boy VDM is learning something

Acidosis:


The whole abduction abi arrest, detention, court sitting, etc., happened in less than 72hrs. That's all I need to know about the system.

ALTERNATEID:


No mind them jare. something they should have done in 60 days.

seunmsg:


When you’re charged for a criminal offense, you will be remanded in prison pending your bail application if it is a bailable offense. Basic legal procedure.

Baxilexi:


Good to know, “charged” means a verdict has been passed or not?

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Charge him to court and stop using the police to oppress him

Baxilexi:
While this issue is in the purview of lawyers to debate the justifications for imprisonment. I would like to believe that’s not the punishment for libel.

You sue the individual, serve him and meet him in court. How do you imprison a person that has not been found guilty by a competent court of law?

Do we need more proof about the influence Mr Afe wields over the police or legal system?

UnstableFC:


slowpoke is defamation a case to be settled in court?

Yes

Now prove where

Also point to your flawed constitution

Kelechi009:


This whole forum is full of low lives because how can people be defending the arrest of a person for defamation. The comments are getting 10 20 likes, Omo this forum is a complete loser forum

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Charge him to court and stop using the police to oppress him

SalamRushdie:


You dont realise that Afebabalola the owner of one of Nigerias most powerful law firms could have just sued Mr Dele and claimed restitution and damages instead of this show of shame that has done more damage to the reputation he so wants to protect. This was a bad route

The SAN could have done the following;

Sued Dele for Libel, slander and defamation

Get injunction stopping all publishing houses to withdraw the book from circulation pending the outcome of the litigation.

Doing this he will get justice and keep his reputation intact especially at such twilight of his his existence

FreeStuffsNG:

He is already in court and the alleged defamer now has opportunity to defend himself

helinues:
Toh

Dele would learn in a bitter way this time. Unfortunately, those who have been hailing him online are just nobody with no influence anywhere.

Hope that boy VDM is learning something