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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?

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

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 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.

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:


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

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...

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?

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.

UnstableFC:


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

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

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...

Make una stop this una wicked ing. The people you guys ed in the are now in oblivion

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.

Not bad. Dele Farotimi will either prove his allegations or spend a long time in jail. At 95, Afe Babalola has nothing to lose again.

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...

seunmsg:


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

slowpoke is defamation a case to be settled in court?

Yes

Now prove where

Also point to your flawed constitution

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

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.

helinues:


Make una stop this una wicked ing. The people you guys ed in the are now in oblivion

When I said you operate like a robot, I was not trifling...

Here you are...

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.

Neither Nwabueze nor Oputa could have condescended to the level of using olopa to harass a civil rights lawyer when they could have known what to do...

As they say, class is permanent...

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

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

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...

Thank God there is at least one reasonable person on Nairaland..... Release him ND stop bullying him... Let him have his days in court with u... U want to lock him den destroy all his evidence... Mr big lawyer.. we have now seen the corupt ways u win ur cases....

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

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

The case is already in the court of Law.
Let the social media trial stop.
Let the Law take it's cause.
All I wish is for the transparency and uprightness of the Judiciary.

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

it is not enough to lock him up in jail. that is abuse of power

Thundafireseun:


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

Hahaha.. abscond ND he honoured all police invite...? Look for another emotional excuse... Check ur books very deep ND look for another one.... LWKMD

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

Who are you? Nobody knows you so you’re nobody apart from being an Yoruba Muslim. You don’t have name

To be honest, at 95 years of age, with that kind of money & influence.

I WOULDN'T GIVE A SHYT ABOUT WHAT ANYBODY says about me, let them say whatever da hell them want jare.

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

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.

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

ALTERNATEID:


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

Abi, like they always do to others that do not have Afe Babalola's influence.

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.

Ignorance is a serious disease.

Libel is not a criminal offense, but a civil one!

Baxilexi:


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

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

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?

It is a process. He was reported to the police and police have to do their job/investigation first before the next step which is charging him to court. Even the police can still approach the court to obtain a legal order to keep him in custody beyond the number of days specified by law.
But I just I don't understand why some of you always speaking like you don't know this procedure which of course you do.

But this Dele of a man is senseless! Look at how he accused many lawyers and judges of being corrupt and criminals without any proof just because his lost a case for his client! He deserves nothing less than seven years behind bars

UnstableFC:


slowpoke is defamation a case to be settled in court?

Yes

Now prove where

Also point to your flawed constitution

Seunmsg doesn't know that 1p0b cur$ed underlings cannot be pampered with gloves. Instead they get more emboldened in their foolery. It's people like us who can handle the madnes$$ that runs in your DNA. Now, how is defamation not a prosecutable case, m0r..n?

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

Very sad indeed

Libel is a civil offense ,not criminal. Imprisonment of Farotimi is a further proof of corruption in the system.

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

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

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

Lol. It is a good route actually. Police will investigate him before charging him to court since it is a petition to the police against the foulish man. It will teach people like him lessons that you just don't write a book just because you can and start labelling people criminals just because your law firm lost a case against them.
BTW: did I hear you say restitution? Laughing

FreeStuffsNG:

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

You people are happy with oppression

Wetin concern VDM now?

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