MIXED REACTION AS SOWORE ANNOUNCES NEW DATE FOR PROTEST

The protest banner.

A human right activist and the owner of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele sowore has announced the new date for protest against the federal Republic of Nigeria, for the release of Dele Farrotimi.

Dele Farrotimi.

Recall that Dele has been arrested following the book he wrote termed as a defamation against a popular retired Nigerian lawyer and private individual from ekiti state, Afe Babalola.

Dele Farotimi wrote the highly controversial book "Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System: An Exposé". This thought-provoking book has been making waves in Nigeria and beyond due to its critical examination of systemic corruption within Nigeria's judiciary.

Published in July 2024, the book initially had low sales but gained massive attention and became a bestseller on Amazon after Farotimi's dramatic arrest and detention. The book's contents have sparked a national debate, with many Nigerians calling for Farotimi's release and criticizing Afe Babalola's alleged influence over the judiciary.

The book is a scathing critique of Nigeria's criminal justice system, with Farotimi arguing that it is rigged against the common man and favors the wealthy and powerful. He presents several case studies and personal anecdotes to support his claims, including allegations of bribery, corruption, and abuse of power.

One of the most controversial aspects of the book is Farotimi's criticism of Afe Babalola, a prominent lawyer and businessman. Farotimi accuses Babalola of using his influence and wealth to manipulate the judiciary and secure favorable outcomes for his clients.

The book has been praised by many for its courage and honesty in exposing the rot in Nigeria's judiciary. However, it has also been criticized by some who argue that Farotimi's methods are too confrontational and that he has made unsubstantiated allegations against Babalola and other individuals.

Despite the controversy, "Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System" has become a bestseller, with many Nigerians eager to read Farotimi's exposé and learn more about the inner workings of their country's judiciary. The book has also sparked a national conversation about the need for judicial reform and greater transparency and accountability in Nigeria's justiYou can find "Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System" by Dele Farotimi on Amazon UK. The book is available in paperback for £14.23 and Kindle edition for £10.27 ¹.

Here's the product information:

- *ISBN-13*: 979-8329973600

- *Publication Date*: 2 July 2024

- *Pages*: 115

- *Language*: English

To get your copy, simply visit Amazon UK and search for the book title or author's name.ce system.

But since the book become popular delivery Timmy has been arrested at the command or order of the particular subject of his book, Afe Babalola.

So he was particularly accused of influencing the corruption in the Nigerian judiciary which undermines the progress and the safe governance of the country hereby fueling the corruption among government officials.

But as is expected this did not sit well with afe babalola and for days he had been held in Nigerian custody and the case have been transferred to court in ekiti state.

Omoele sorry hands again taking to the internet to announce another date which is 10th of December for the protest against the Nigerian government in order to free Dele Farrotimi.

Below is a copy of his post.

| #FreeDeleFarotimiNow

1. Abuja CONVERGENCE:

Ministry of Justice and Federal High Court, Abuja

2. Ekiti Parapo CONVERGENCE:

Police Headquarters Ado-Ekiti

3. LAGOS CONVERGENCE: Afe Babalola Chambers, Lagos

Address: EMMANUEL HOUSE, Plot 1, Block 4, CMD/Jubilee Road, Magodo GRA, Lagos

4. London UK CONVERGENCE:

King’s College London

Address: Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

GLOBAL ONLINE AND OFFLINE REVOLT AGAINST THE NIGERIAN JUDICIARY!

DATE: December 10, 2024

TIME: 7 AM WEST AFRICAN TIME

#revolutionnow

But this did not seem to sit well with other Nigerians and many of them have gone to the internet express their opinions over the matter and the screenshot below can explain in details what they really think of the situation.