REVEALED: Real reason Dele Farotimi was arrested by police

  • A Lagos-based lawyer, Muhammed Ndakudu Adam, has said going by a video made by Dele Farotimi, a bench warrant was issued against the activist
  • Adam, popularly known as Foundational Nupe Lawyer on X, explained that when a bench warrant is issued, it means an individual has disobeyed the order of the court to appear and defend an allegation
  • According to Adam, “technically, the arrest (of Farotimi) wasn’t on alleged defamation but on refusal to appear in court to defend the alleged defamation”

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

Ado Ekiti, Eikit state – Muhammed Ndakudu Adam, a lawyer, has said technically, the arrest of Dele Farotimi was not on alleged defamation but on purported refusal to appear in court to defend the alleged defamation.