Headlinewaves reports that the former Governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of Labor party in the 2023 presidential election Mr Peter Obi visited the foremost lawyer and SAN Afe Babalola in his office on Monday 9th of December where they had meaningful discussions related to the arrest and possible release of Dele Farotimi who has been detained since the 3rd of December on the instance of the legal luminary for defamation.
Obi also visited the prison where Dele was held and had a private meeting in relation to his arrest.
A statement released by Dr Mo confirmed Obi’s visit to Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi before the release of the later from prison on monday:
He wrote on his X handle @DrMoPaul::
Today, Mr. @PeterObi traveled from Lagos to Ekiti State, dedicating the entire day to meaningful engagements. He visited Aare Afe Babalola at his office within the Afe Babalola University, where they had in-depth discussions on critical issues, including the situation of activists and lawyer @DeleFarotimi Following this, Mr. @PeterObi proceeded to the prison facility where @DeleFarotimi is being held. In a private meeting, he expressed solidarity and engaged in a candid exchange aimed at addressing the prevailing challenges.
However this gesture by Obi has elicited mixed reaction from X users. While he has been criticized by sone people, many others have hailed him for his statesmanship.
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