Afe Babalola

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Afe Babalola vs. Dele Farotimi: A Royal Mediation to the Rescue!

Afe Babalola - Defamation - Dele Farotimi - Human Rights Law - Nigerian Legal System - Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife steps in as Afe Babalola drops his defamation case against Dele Farotimi! What's the scoop?

In a surprising twist that has captured the attention of both legal eagles and casual observers alike, Afe Babalola, the prominent lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has decided to withdraw all criminal charges against fellow legal mind, Dele Farotimi. This decision comes after the intervention of esteemed Yoruba traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The saga originally began when Farotimi released his provocative book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," where he didn't mince words in accusing Babalola of corruption. Now, who said traditional rulers don’t have superpowers?

While the headlines initially screamed scandal, Babalola’s decision to drop the charges reflects a mature step towards reconciliation amidst brewing tensions. However, it's been revealed that some lawyers from Babalola's firm weren’t on the same page with him and have vowed not to withdraw their cases against Farotimi. It seems like a classic case of “divide and conquer.” With the backing of the Ooni, this matter took an unexpected positive turn — almost like having a legendary referee in a heated football match.

Interestingly, the courts had been previously buzzing with the drama of this high-profile defamation suit lodged by Babalola against Farotimi, where the former alleged that the latter's claims involved some serious integrity issues. The stakes were high, and public interest soared, with passionate opinions flaring up across social media. Yet, with the historic meeting under the Ooni's guidance, the air of hostility has cleared, making way for potential collaboration rather than litigation. It’s almost poetic that the same corridors of power that once echoed with ramifications for reputations now scream peace!

In the spirit of good news, it’s refreshing to talk about how wisdom prevailed in what could easily have been a heated legal battle. Afe Babalola’s most recent acts of reconciliation underscore the role traditional leaders can play in upholding peace within their communities. Here’s hoping that the only controversies stirring in Nigeria from now on might be those related to pepper soup recipes!

Did you know that Afe Babalola is not only a legal giant but also an educational pioneer, credited with laying the foundations of Afe Babalola University which is renowned for its rigorous academic standards? As for Dele Farotimi, his bold critique of the criminal justice system has resonated with many, pushing for much-needed reforms. It's a small world after all, and in Nigeria, it appears we are all one big family navigating the sometimes stormy seas of legal land and traditional wisdom!

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Afe Babalola: Dele Farotimi defamation case fit end as SAN resolve ... (BBC News)

Some lawyers from Afe Babalola law firm tok say dem no gree wit Oga Babalola and dem no go witdraw dia own cases against Farotimi.

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Afe Babalola Drops Charges Against Dele Farotimi After Ooni of Ife's ... (Arise News)

The controversy began after Farotimi published a book titled Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, where he accused Babalola of corruption within the ...

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Afe Babalola drops criminal charges against Farotimi - FRCN HQ (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola has withdrawn all criminal charges against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi ...

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Afe Babalola to withdraw suit against Farotimi - 21st CENTURY ... (21st CENTURY CHRONICLE)

Babalola had sued Farotimi in an Ado Ekiti Magistrates' Court following Farotimi's publication of a book which allegedly defamed him. READ ALSO. A ...

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Afe Babalola Withdraws Suits Against Farotimi After Ooni, Other ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Babalola made the announcement after the intervention of Yoruba traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during a midnight ...

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DEFAMATION: Afe Babalola to Withdraw Suit against Farotimi ... (PR Nigeria News)

Babalola had sued Farotimi over a book published by the latter, which allegedly defamed him. Speaking at the meeting, Babalola said he had received several ...

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How Ooni Brokered Peace Between Afe Babalola, Dele Farotimi ... (TVC News)

Details have emerged of how the Ooni of Ife, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, resolved the criminal defamation issue between Aare Afe Babalola, ...

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Afe Babalola Withdraws Defamation Case Against Dele Farotimi ... (EONS Intelligence)

The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola SAN, has agreed to withdraw the defamation and cyberbullying cases against ...

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Obi hails Afe Babalola for withdrawing defamation suits against ... (The Punch)

The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday, praised the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe ...

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Defamation: Why I agreed to withdraw cases against Dele Farotimi ... (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Renowned legal icon and elder statesman, Afe Babalola, has announced his decision to withdraw the criminal defamation suit he filed against rights.

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Farotimi: Afenifere, Obi hail Afe Babalola for withdrawing defamation ... (The Punch)

Afenifere and Peter Obi commended Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), for agreeing to withdraw the defamation cases instituted against Dele Farotimi.

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Dele Farotimi: I rejected pleas from OBJ, Kukah —Afe Babalola (Vanguard)

FOLLOWING the intervention of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent Yoruba monarchs, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ...

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How Afe Babalola agreed to withdraw suit against Farotimi - The ... (The Nation Newspaper)

However, the case took a dramatic turn when prominent Yoruba monarchs led by Oba Ogunwusi intervened. The traditional rulers had seen the defamation case as a ...

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Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Charges Against Dele Farotimi After ... (AIT LIVE)

In a significant turn of events, Aare Afe Babalola, the esteemed founder of Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, has decided to drop all criminal ...

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How Ooni's intervention settled Afe Babalola, Farotimi rift (Daily Sun)

Fresh factt have emerged on how the intervention of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, led to the withdrawal of suit instituted by Aare Afe Babalola against ...

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'Bring me my prophet offerings,' Farotimi reacts after Afe Babalola ... (TheNiche)

Human rights activist Dele Farotimi has left a cryptic note on his X handle a day after senior lawyer, Afe Babalola dropped.

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Afe Babalola vs Farotimi: Peace At Last - Dailies Today With Sheriff ... (Nigeria Info FM)

THis episode, Sheriffquadry and Jimi Disu discuss a video of non-indigenes looking to get in the army at a recruitment center in Lagos,EFCC probeing Dangote ...

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Relief for Farotimi as Afe Babalola Withdraws Defamation Case ... (shola akinyele)

Activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi has become a trending topic in Nigeria following Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola's partial.

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I have no comment on Afe Babalola's forgiveness – Dele Farotimi (Premium Times)

Mr Farotimi was not present at the meeting at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, where Mr Babalola granted him unconditional forgiveness.

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Farotimi: How Ooni, Ewi, other monarchs appeased Afe Babalola ... (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent traditional rulers in the Ekiti state have brokered peace deal on the criminal defamation suit.

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Stop honouring politicians with awards - Afe Babalola tasks FG (Vanguard)

…as legal icon becomes Ekiti Summit Person of the Year. By Rotimi Ojomoyela. Ado-Ekiti—The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe ...

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Farotimi: How Ooni, Ewi, other monarchs appeased Afe Babalola ... (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent traditional rulers in the Ekiti state have brokered peace deal on the criminal defamation suit.

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Farotimi: Obi, Afenifere Praise Afe Babalola for Dropping ... (News Central TV)

Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and the pan-Yoruba sociocultural and socio-political organisation Afenifere praised Aare.

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Peter Obi Hails Afe Babalola Over Farotimi + Wike Wins THISDAY ... (Arise News)

Thisday celebrated 30 years of excellence, while Arise News marked its 12th anniversary in a grand, colorful event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on ...

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Farotimi: Afenifere lauds Afe Babalola for respecting Ooni, other ... (Blueprint newspapers Limited)

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Tuesday, lauded a legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) for respecting the ...

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