I'm convinced without doubt that Dele won't be that stupid writing such a damning book on personality like Afe Babalola without having a solid evidence being a lawyer too
I sure hope he has solid evidence that is valid and can be presented without it he may be looking at major financial damage and possibly 6 months in jail. He is looking at more than 4 cases of malicious defamation with 3-4 other individuals, beyond Are Babalola who is just one of the several people directly named and accused of corruption.
If that is the standard by which judicial review is implemented all cases in Nigeria would indefinite. Dele is not the first to suggest corruption in the judicial process, he is however the first to name individuals in a near malicious manner.
IN MY ENTIRE LIFE,IVE NEVER USED MY HARD EARNED MONEY TO BUY ANY BOOK,AS A MATTER FACT,I DONT EVEN RECIVE BOOKS AS A GIFT,EVEN FOR FREE..BUT TODAY..OUT OF NOTHING,I USED MY HARDEARNED MONEY THATS NOT EVEN ENOUGH FOR ME TO FEED TO BUY 10 COPIES OF DELE FAROTIMI's BOOK..ILL SHARE 9COPIES TO SO VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE AS A CHRITMAS GIFT BECAISE I KNOW THE BOOK WOULD BE WAY MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANY BOOK IN THE COUNTRY NAMED NIGERIA
Ruben Abati is a very condescending man. He’s always mentioning vulganizers, mechanic etc as illiterates who should only been seen and not heard. AriseTV should caution him. He should be told that every human being has a voice and an opinion, whether educated or not.
Don't mind this ugly egomaniac personality. He and Nduka obaigbena the owner of Arise media group and Thisday started journalism same time oo. He has been working for people his whole life never established anything.
The fear is whether the judiciary would do Dele the usual Nigerian way. Seeing the judiciary manifest in 2023 in the elections cases, one would think twice to put trust in them.
Dele can not write this book without having credible and tangible evidence to back up the contents of the book. I just feel for Afe who is indirectly affirming to the matter on ground
It's only in Nigeria that you say or talk forgiveness but if its Europe USA or other western world this case must go to court and judgement must happen
AS Lawyers, we respect & regard age & seniority.... That does not make elders infallible. As a matter of fact, under the English jurisdiction, we all wear wigs that pressupose " sey" WE ALL GET WISDOM the age not withstanding
We have professors who are more learned than him. That are doctors before him. He's so disrespectful and getting worse by the day. He has always had an attitude of superiority and a big snub.
Some of these judges are making a fool of themselves. How can they enforce the law in withdrawing those books? Those books that are already everywhere. I'm just laughing at them.
The lack of confidence by Nigerians in the judiciary is already an indicted therefore corruption is gravely wrapped up in the Nigeria's judiciary. Let the law if any, take its full course. Denying Dele bail is a part of the corruption in the Nigerian judicial system. Dele isn't afraid of the system and the big masquerade in the room; which was why he wrote his book after 11 years. Nobody should be afraid of Dele's abilities to defend himself in Courts, notwithstanding the corruption in our judicial system.
The crux of the matter is that with the notoriety of our judges, evidence from Dele Farotimi, no matter how clear it may be, will most likely be dismissed.
What Dr. Abati fails to understand is that the court of public opinion becomes law over time in a society where votes count. Our elites don’t get it because they are either privileged or corrupt. Opinions become law in a true democracy because voters vote in people that align with their views. In Nigeria our opinions don’t matter because our votes don’t count. We still pay bribe in all police stations in Nigeria to effect bail. As a voter I don’t want defamation or peaceful protest to be criminalized. These are all issues I will vote for if I find a politician that will do the right things. Until that revolution happens like it did in Syria the elite will continue to take us for granted and our cry for change called ordinary opinions. American politicians made the same mistake until voters threw reason out the window to vote a crazy man they trust would listen. I just pray that revolution does not come in the form of a military coup.
Law is a difficult discipline and profession to practice. One plus one isn't two. That's why I don't like it. That's why Lawyers are usually on the fence in matters and you can't see them being on the straight line. They talk and move like the biblical goats not like the sheep. Just a confused lot in Nigeria. That's why "and" regarding winning 25% of FCT Abuja was an issue during the 2023 presidential election. I'm an exact science professional believing that one plus one is two everywhere in the world.
Baba Afe Babalola should never under any circumstances withdraw the case. Dele Farotimi must go to court to prove his case in court. No nonsense approach is what we want.
That's if there is a court ? Seeing what they did in 2023 election.? Nigeria court will turn blue to red . Can you trust Nigeria judiciary? They will deny all Deles evidences and nothing will happen.
Ogunwumiju is a baby that they placed a heavy load on his head. He started his career on a very bad footing. He will never go far in Jesus name. God Himself will stop him violently.
You don't put all weapons in one single fight. What if you run out of artillery? What would you do with another attack coming from another direction? Dele need to be careful in fighting with the possibility of running out of weapons.
Am beginning to understand that Peter Obi has nothing important to offer in politics. LP is in complete shambles. Yet, Obi is visiting Afe over a libel issue. The level of Obi's lack of seriousness is not in question
Calm down, Farotimi isn’t a Nigerian like you and I. I don’t think he is afraid of what the system can do to him. Don’t you ever self reflect and be like damn, that man is brave; If all Nigerians were as brave my children would have hope of a better Nigeria? As you type in your small corner, there’s actually no guarantee you will not run into someone that will use the system to oppress you.
Lol, Peter Obi like throwing people under the bus for his personal gains, the same way he agreed with Wike's party to win governorship in Rivers, while he, Peter Obi wins the presidential votes, while sacrificing his own LP governorship candidates and state house of reps. Obi wants Dele to retract his books instead of Obi telling Babalola the truth, that he's a tyrant. Peter Obi needs Babalola to 'help him win over the voters in Ekiti state for 2027. This is why Peter Obi will not even call his 6 million voters to protest for his own presidential spokesman. What a waste of 6 million votes. Donating money to schools and churches is something many people do, even Adeleke donated 1 billion naira recently so what?
I have an assignment for Arise tv. Pls, send Rufai on an undercover mission (wearing mask and wig) to unbundle the corruption in our judiciary system 😊😁
The best approach is to adopt Alternate Dispute Resolution. The elder should withdraw, and Dele should apologize to the elder, at least because he's elderly
Am so and highly disappointed in you all, most especially the so called Peter Obi, Obasanjo, Kukah and the likes, So because is Peter Obi's boy emotions should set in and law must not take it cause,and why is Peter Obi visiting Afe Babalola? This are clown that want to rule, when it was Tinubu's case, everybody was raising eyebrows and most lawyers were given different interpretation including this fool call Liborous, very sentimental, that is why they all lose most of their cases, on this Farotimi must be jail to set precedent for others like Aisha Yesufu and thier co travellers.
Because of your political correctness, you are promoting MILITARY instead of Democracy. One, how do you jail Dele Farotimi, or someone when he has not been tried in the court? Two, in sane countries, Ex Parte Orders are only given for the SAFETY of another party/person, so why are courts in Nigeria issuing Ex Parte Orders without the appellants/applicants showing evidence, but just with Federal/Police powers of the state? Three, if Nigeria Justice System is not criminalized as Farotimi opposed, and stated in his book, why is state involved in a defamation case? Why can't Afe Babalola himself sue Farotimi to court? Why can't Farotimi be allowed to talk? If Dele Farotimi can be abducted from Lagos to Ekiti state, you too that is happy about this can be abducted, and even treated worse than this. With this Judiciary/Justice System in Nigeria, Nigeria is going nowhere, and the losers, and those that will suffer it are people like you.
@larrymonyei5818 he has not been allow to talk but has pleaded not guilty, the cello tape in his mouth was removed to plead not guilty, then question is very simple, why is Peter Obi, Obasanjo, kukah and the likes calling, visiting and Afe Babalola when they no Farotimi has no case to answer? Why not allow the Court and his lawyers to speak and defend him? If people like you exist in this nation called Nigeria, I swear this country is going nowhere soon, and let me add this to it, Farotimi will be jail because everybody he mention and the institution he are awaiting him to jump from fry pan to fire, the guy is reckless and unguarded but trust me he will learn it in a hard way.
Doesn’t Nigeria have double jeopardy law? You can’t prosecute for the same act multiple times so no jumping from state to state? Secondly, as this is a criminal case, the state now has the responsibility to prove “beyond reasonable doubt”.
Dele farotimi doe's not have the moral rights to decide the mode of negotiation. He must apologise first because its obvious he has no evidence of what he said in his book. So let the case continue in the court of law.
Taiwo Odunlade, is this how court cases are been done in UK where you live that the accuses are not allowed to talk or say their in the courts? Two, in UK where you live, if someone is defamed, is it the police and/or state that file defamation charges against the accused? Three, in UK where you live, Ex Parte Orders are given based on the SECURITY of appellant/complainant, so why is Nigeria state and her police not defamed by Dele Farotimi, issuing all these Ex Parte Orders left, and right? Four, in UK where you live, can UK police file, and enforce charges against you without showing evidences to the court?
Thank you Rufai, why are they rushing to stop the book from circulation? They should allow Dele Farotimi to come and prove his case.
I'm convinced without doubt that Dele won't be that stupid writing such a damning book on personality like Afe Babalola without having a solid evidence being a lawyer too
Dele is well learned and knows what is going on. The fact is that they don't want the truth to prevail
Exactly. He must have sufficient evidence before writing the book. He said the book took him 11 years to finalize.
@njumesnowl1328 what is the truth sir
The problem is no rule of law in Nigeria . Nigeria court can turn blue to red . They can deny any evidence at any time..Trust no court.
I sure hope he has solid evidence that is valid and can be presented without it he may be looking at major financial damage and possibly 6 months in jail.
He is looking at more than 4 cases of malicious defamation with 3-4 other individuals, beyond Are Babalola who is just one of the several people directly named and accused of corruption.
All Afe Babalola won cases would be revisited to get the truth and the breeze would be blown out
You will be appointed as the Chief Investigator
If that is the standard by which judicial review is implemented all cases in Nigeria would indefinite.
Dele is not the first to suggest corruption in the judicial process, he is however the first to name individuals in a near malicious manner.
They should come and retrieve the book from my room na,😁
Judiciary is cash and carry in Nigeria
IN MY ENTIRE LIFE,IVE NEVER USED MY HARD EARNED MONEY TO BUY ANY BOOK,AS A MATTER FACT,I DONT EVEN RECIVE BOOKS AS A GIFT,EVEN FOR FREE..BUT TODAY..OUT OF NOTHING,I USED MY HARDEARNED MONEY THATS NOT EVEN ENOUGH FOR ME TO FEED TO BUY 10 COPIES OF DELE FAROTIMI's BOOK..ILL SHARE 9COPIES TO SO VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE AS A CHRITMAS GIFT BECAISE I KNOW THE BOOK WOULD BE WAY MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANY BOOK IN THE COUNTRY NAMED NIGERIA
Please, can I get one
God bless you brother
Well you're all contributing money for Afe Babalola n co because they'll seek damages. It's just silly to buy the book in protest.
No the case against him should not be dismissed. He should provide evidence to his assertion. He should be released but the case should continue.
Ruben Abati is a very condescending man. He’s always mentioning vulganizers, mechanic etc as illiterates who should only been seen and not heard. AriseTV should caution him. He should be told that every human being has a voice and an opinion, whether educated or not.
God bless you sir
It is old generational mindset! It is one of the problems with our society.
I dont like him for that, he doesn't know that a tree does not make a forest.
Well said! Always full of himself. Hopelessly arrogant.
Don't mind this ugly egomaniac personality.
He and Nduka obaigbena the owner of Arise media group and Thisday started journalism same time oo.
He has been working for people his whole life never established anything.
The fear is whether the judiciary would do Dele the usual Nigerian way.
Seeing the judiciary manifest in 2023 in the elections cases, one would think twice to put trust in them.
Revolutionary supporter from government republic of Namibia......! AOB
Nigeria is a crime scene and we are actually assisting this criminals ruling Nigeria...
Dele can not write this book without having credible and tangible evidence to back up the contents of the book.
I just feel for Afe who is indirectly affirming to the matter on ground
Liborous is never a human right activist. He has always been a pro Tinubu
It's only in Nigeria that you say or talk forgiveness but if its Europe USA or other western world this case must go to court and judgement must happen
do you think in those countries farothimi will be in chains for defamation,postulating stupid analogies
They know it will open the pandora box because all our leaders and those suing have skeleton in their closets.
And who told you that? *there's also room for plea bagain in international law.
The problem is Nigeria. court can turn red to blue . Can you trust Nigeria judges .They are not ready to do justice now.
This is exactly what let to the on going crisis of southern Cameroon today due to poor judiciary.
Rufai God Bless You
Talking about Ex parte orders, i want to ask; what is so urgent about the confiscation of the proceeds of sales of the said book.?
AS Lawyers, we respect & regard age & seniority.... That does not make elders infallible. As a matter of fact, under the English jurisdiction, we all wear wigs that pressupose " sey" WE ALL GET WISDOM the age not withstanding
There is no Court in Nigeria.Not to talk of Judge or Justice.
Oga rueben you're not an island of knowledge, so pls keep that ur sarcasm talk of beer-parlor to urself.
We have professors who are more learned than him. That are doctors before him. He's so disrespectful and getting worse by the day. He has always had an attitude of superiority and a big snub.
Some of these judges are making a fool of themselves. How can they enforce the law in withdrawing those books? Those books that are already everywhere. I'm just laughing at them.
The book is all over the world.
It is the evidence that made him to write the book, all eyes on the judiciary
What liborous is saying is that when road become one, direction become certain,but when face with three or more roads,direction is uncertain.
Hahaha hahaha hahaha our elders in office may God almighty help us all
Judiciary is not the last hope Ayo, okija is the last hope. The law has failed the common man
The lack of confidence by Nigerians in the judiciary is already an indicted therefore corruption is gravely wrapped up in the Nigeria's judiciary.
Let the law if any, take its full course.
Denying Dele bail is a part of the corruption in the Nigerian judicial system.
Dele isn't afraid of the system and the big masquerade in the room; which was why he wrote his book after 11 years.
Nobody should be afraid of Dele's abilities to defend himself in Courts, notwithstanding the corruption in our judicial system.
The crux of the matter is that with the notoriety of our judges, evidence from Dele Farotimi, no matter how clear it may be, will most likely be dismissed.
That restraint was needless. The police has no mind of their own simple. It shows that the police is a ready hand for the powerful
What Dr. Abati fails to understand is that the court of public opinion becomes law over time in a society where votes count. Our elites don’t get it because they are either privileged or corrupt. Opinions become law in a true democracy because voters vote in people that align with their views. In Nigeria our opinions don’t matter because our votes don’t count. We still pay bribe in all police stations in Nigeria to effect bail. As a voter I don’t want defamation or peaceful protest to be criminalized. These are all issues I will vote for if I find a politician that will do the right things. Until that revolution happens like it did in Syria the elite will continue to take us for granted and our cry for change called ordinary opinions. American politicians made the same mistake until voters threw reason out the window to vote a crazy man they trust would listen. I just pray that revolution does not come in the form of a military coup.
They know it will open the pandora box because all our leaders and those suing have skeleton in their closets.
If Mr Dele wasn't lawyer , maybe it could have been a different story by now.
Law is a difficult discipline and profession to practice. One plus one isn't two. That's why I don't like it. That's why Lawyers are usually on the fence in matters and you can't see them being on the straight line. They talk and move like the biblical goats not like the sheep. Just a confused lot in Nigeria. That's why "and" regarding winning 25% of FCT Abuja was an issue during the 2023 presidential election. I'm an exact science professional believing that one plus one is two everywhere in the world.
Baba Afe Babalola should never under any circumstances withdraw the case. Dele Farotimi must go to court to prove his case in court. No nonsense approach is what we want.
That's if there is a court ? Seeing what they did in 2023 election.? Nigeria court will turn blue to red . Can you trust Nigeria judiciary? They will deny all Deles evidences and nothing will happen.
Ogunwumiju is a baby that they placed a heavy load on his head. He started his career on a very bad footing. He will never go far in Jesus name. God Himself will stop him violently.
The book is in Amazon.which Experte affects Europe and America.
🤡🤡
😂😂😂😂😂 They will use the Nigerian juju to invoke power and stop the books on amazon in Europe and US. Mumu people
If it's Abati, l am not watching. Very biased human being.
Afe Babalola has lost, he should withdraw the case.
The speed at which his reputation is hurt is irreversible
Afe Babalola is not worth the respect we give him in this country. It is clear now that he is not what we believe he is.
Make Una use sowere and Nnamdi Kanu.. Abiola etc..take get sense… the system is a scam
You don't put all weapons in one single fight. What if you run out of artillery? What would you do with another attack coming from another direction? Dele need to be careful in fighting with the possibility of running out of weapons.
No need of fighting the truth is already on air they should correct whatever it's and move on
Since when did Peter Gregory Obi became an elder?
I tire oooo
From 08.55 ❤❤❤
All these grammar and cases here and there are only to oppress Dele Farotimi. We all know that all he said were nothing but truths..
Oshoma is not a human rights activist
Don’t mind him
It's like every Lawyer has added 'activist' to their title😂
@@olukaayodele Oshoma is anywhere belle face
Am beginning to understand that Peter Obi has nothing important to offer in politics. LP is in complete shambles. Yet, Obi is visiting Afe over a libel issue. The level of Obi's lack of seriousness is not in question
Hmmm I pity those who want to fight for Nigeria on their own or with the media… you gonna be a scapegoat
Liegeria
I just keeep laughing..jokers everywhere commenting and analysing 🤣
I get angry the more when this idiot use the word negotiate, how? Use the word to beg and apologize.
Calm down, Farotimi isn’t a Nigerian like you and I. I don’t think he is afraid of what the system can do to him. Don’t you ever self reflect and be like damn, that man is brave; If all Nigerians were as brave my children would have hope of a better Nigeria? As you type in your small corner, there’s actually no guarantee you will not run into someone that will use the system to oppress you.
Lol, Peter Obi like throwing people under the bus for his personal gains, the same way he agreed with Wike's party to win governorship in Rivers, while he, Peter Obi wins the presidential votes, while sacrificing his own LP governorship candidates and state house of reps.
Obi wants Dele to retract his books instead of Obi telling Babalola the truth, that he's a tyrant. Peter Obi needs Babalola to 'help him win over the voters in Ekiti state for 2027. This is why Peter Obi will not even call his 6 million voters to protest for his own presidential spokesman. What a waste of 6 million votes.
Donating money to schools and churches is something many people do, even Adeleke donated 1 billion naira recently so what?
May God have mercy on you
I don't know where you got that info on Obi's intervention from o. U re loosing your mind already out of envy!
I have an assignment for Arise tv. Pls, send Rufai on an undercover mission (wearing mask and wig) to unbundle the corruption in our judiciary system 😊😁
The best approach is to adopt Alternate Dispute Resolution. The elder should withdraw, and Dele should apologize to the elder, at least because he's elderly
Am so and highly disappointed in you all, most especially the so called Peter Obi, Obasanjo, Kukah and the likes, So because is Peter Obi's boy emotions should set in and law must not take it cause,and why is Peter Obi visiting Afe Babalola? This are clown that want to rule, when it was Tinubu's case, everybody was raising eyebrows and most lawyers were given different interpretation including this fool call Liborous, very sentimental, that is why they all lose most of their cases, on this Farotimi must be jail to set precedent for others like Aisha Yesufu and thier co travellers.
Stop acting like a foo!
Because of your political correctness, you are promoting MILITARY instead of Democracy. One, how do you jail Dele Farotimi, or someone when he has not been tried in the court? Two, in sane countries, Ex Parte Orders are only given for the SAFETY of another party/person, so why are courts in Nigeria issuing Ex Parte Orders without the appellants/applicants showing evidence, but just with Federal/Police powers of the state? Three, if Nigeria Justice System is not criminalized as Farotimi opposed, and stated in his book, why is state involved in a defamation case? Why can't Afe Babalola himself sue Farotimi to court? Why can't Farotimi be allowed to talk? If Dele Farotimi can be abducted from Lagos to Ekiti state, you too that is happy about this can be abducted, and even treated worse than this. With this Judiciary/Justice System in Nigeria, Nigeria is going nowhere, and the losers, and those that will suffer it are people like you.
@larrymonyei5818 he has not been allow to talk but has pleaded not guilty, the cello tape in his mouth was removed to plead not guilty, then question is very simple, why is Peter Obi, Obasanjo, kukah and the likes calling, visiting and Afe Babalola when they no Farotimi has no case to answer? Why not allow the Court and his lawyers to speak and defend him? If people like you exist in this nation called Nigeria, I swear this country is going nowhere soon, and let me add this to it, Farotimi will be jail because everybody he mention and the institution he are awaiting him to jump from fry pan to fire, the guy is reckless and unguarded but trust me he will learn it in a hard way.
Doesn’t Nigeria have double jeopardy law? You can’t prosecute for the same act multiple times so no jumping from state to state?
Secondly, as this is a criminal case, the state now has the responsibility to prove “beyond reasonable doubt”.
The person who defamed has the burden of responsibility to prove his allegations
Dele farotimi doe's not have the moral rights to decide the mode of negotiation.
He must apologise first because its obvious he has no evidence of what he said in his book.
So let the case continue in the court of law.
Anyone's opinion won't matter in a sane system but only the court. But the criminal system doesn't give any reasonable justice.
are you in anyways saying that judiciary system is free of criminal conduct
You know he’s not going to apologize, right? Nigerian will be looking at Dele like you’re not like us. Hmmm, Naija the land of the cowards.
Taiwo Odunlade, is this how court cases are been done in UK where you live that the accuses are not allowed to talk or say their in the courts? Two, in UK where you live, if someone is defamed, is it the police and/or state that file defamation charges against the accused? Three, in UK where you live, Ex Parte Orders are given based on the SECURITY of appellant/complainant, so why is Nigeria state and her police not defamed by Dele Farotimi, issuing all these Ex Parte Orders left, and right? Four, in UK where you live, can UK police file, and enforce charges against you without showing evidences to the court?
Na u help am write the book mugu