In anticipation of widespread protests, the police have taken strategic positions around the Afe Babalola Chambers in Magodo, Lagos, housing the renowned legal luminary’s firm.
The protests to be led by Omoyele Sowore’s ‘Take it Back Movement,’ aims to challenge the judiciary’s handling of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi’s case.
Farotimi’s arrest and transfer from Lagos to Ekiti State have sparked outrage, with many seeing the case as a test of free speech and the limits of state power.
The activist faces a 16-count charge, including allegations of cybercrime and defamation against Afe Babalola.
The planned protests, scheduled to begin today, December 10, is to take place at key locations, including the Afe Babalola Chambers in Lagos, the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, the Police Headquarters in Ekiti, and Kings’ College Campus in London.
Meanwhile, Afe Babalola & Co. has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, while emphasising its commitment to defending its reputation through legal means.
