• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Afenifere In UK Demands Immediate Release Of Dele Farotimi 

by Remi Adebayo
7 months ago
in News
Dele Farotimi

Dele Farotimi

Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The United Kingdom wing of Afenifere Diaspora has called for the immediate release and investigation surrounding the arrest of human rights lawyer, Mr. Dele Farotimi by the operatives of the Ekit State Police Command.

Advertisement

 

Afenifere Diaspora UK descibed Farotimi’s arrest by officers of the Command as a watershed moment in the ongoing struggle for justice, accountability, and the rule of law in Nigeria.

 

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Prince Seyi Adefisan; Secretary, Professor Seun Kolade and a steering committee member, Mrs Bosede Adepoju, the group noted that the arrest “carried out on December 3rd, 2024, in Lagos, was executed in what can only be described as a Gestapo-style raid, marked by disregard for legal protocols, inter-agency cooperation and Mr. Farotimi’s fundamental rights as a citizen of Nigeria.

RELATED

Kaduna Sets For KADA EduPACT Summit 2025

Kaduna Sets For KADA EduPACT Summit 2025

3 minutes ago
Federal Gov’t Denies Scrapping JSS, SSS

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Sets Minimum Admission Age For Tertiary Institutions At 16

11 minutes ago

 

“As a Nigerian diaspora organisation committed to the principles of justice and democracy, Afenifere Diaspora UK unequivocally condemns the actions of the Ekiti State Police Command and calls for immediate accountability for this blatant abuse of power.”

 

The statement noted that the arrest of Mr. Farotimi, a vocal critic of institutional corruption and abuse of power, is emblematic of the broader challenges facing human rights defenders in Nigeria.

 

It added that the manner in which the outspoken lawyer was arrested further underscores the erosion of accountability within Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies.

 

“Reports indicate that the officers involved employed violent intimidation, assaulted bystanders, and confiscated mobile devices from innocent individuals during the operation. Such conduct mirrors the modus operandi of criminal kidnappers, blurring the line between lawful enforcement and outright lawlessness.

 

“If such tactics can be deployed against a high-profile individual like Mr. Farotimi, the implications for ordinary Nigerians are deeply alarming. This incident is a stark reminder of the urgent need for systemic reforms to restore public confidence in the police and judiciary.

 

The statement stressed that the implications of this case go beyond Farotimi. “It strikes at the very heart of Nigeria’s democratic values and the rule of law. When state institutions operate with impunity, the social contract between the government and its citizens is fundamentally undermined.

 

“Mr. Farotimi’s arrest validates his longstanding criticisms of corruption and abuse within Nigeria’s institutions. The actions of the Ekiti State Police Command and judiciary in this case have inadvertently provided concrete evidence of the systemic issues he has consistently decried.”

 

Afenifere Diaspora UK then calls for release of the lawyer, saying his continued detention is unjustifiable and undermines public trust in Nigeria’s justice system.

 

Further, the group demanded an independent, thorough and transparent inquiry into the actions of the Ekiti State Police Command, requiring sanctions of all individuals implicated in the operation.

 

“Those found responsible for this unlawful operation must face appropriate disciplinary and legal consequences,” the statement said, highlighting that clear guidelines must be established and enforced to prevent inter-state arrests from being conducted in such a reckless and unlawful manner.

 

Afenifere Diaspora UK further said that the case underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure that the judiciary remains a bastion of justice and fairness.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Afenifere
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Govt Tasked On Inclusive Society For Persons With Disabilities 

Next Post

3m People Transition To UK e-Visas Ahead Of 2024 Deadline

Remi Adebayo

Remi Adebayo

You May Like

Kaduna Sets For KADA EduPACT Summit 2025
News

Kaduna Sets For KADA EduPACT Summit 2025

2025/07/08
Federal Gov’t Denies Scrapping JSS, SSS
News

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Sets Minimum Admission Age For Tertiary Institutions At 16

2025/07/08
X3M Ideas Forges Alliance With IKIGAI 360, Expands Footprint Across Africa, Europe
Business

X3M Ideas Forges Alliance With IKIGAI 360, Expands Footprint Across Africa, Europe

2025/07/08
Legendary Nigerian Music Artists Who Paved The Way For Afrobeats
Entertainment

Legendary Nigerian Music Artists Who Paved The Way For Afrobeats

2025/07/08
Governor Aliyu Unveils N526bn 2025 Budget
News

Sokoto Assembly Wants Automatic Ticket For Gov Aliyu

2025/07/08
ASUU Laments Operations Of Varsities Without Governing Councils
News

ASUU Suspends Strike As Federal Gov’t Pays June Salaries

2025/07/08
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Kaduna Sets For KADA EduPACT Summit 2025

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Sets Minimum Admission Age For Tertiary Institutions At 16

X3M Ideas Forges Alliance With IKIGAI 360, Expands Footprint Across Africa, Europe

Legendary Nigerian Music Artists Who Paved The Way For Afrobeats

Sokoto Assembly Wants Automatic Ticket For Gov Aliyu

ASUU Suspends Strike As Federal Gov’t Pays June Salaries

Brother Demands Action As ‘One Chance’ Gang Kills Ghanaian Woman In Abuja

Ondo Doctors To Shut Down Hospitals In Warning Strike

NLO: NFF Dismisses Match-Fixing Allegations Against Campos FC, Liberty Lions FC, Others

NHF President Predicts Bright Future For Hockey In Nigeria

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.