Dele Farotimi Speaks Again, Says, ‘I’m ready for war’

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  • Says, “My guns are primed’’

By Abiola Olawale

Hours after breaking down in tears, Dele Farotimi, a renowned human rights lawyer and activist has declared that he is ready to face “war” over his ongoing trial.

Farotimi declared that he has effectively prepared his battle strategies and is fully armed for the challenges ahead.

In a recent post on X, the activist lawyer expressed his readiness to confront significant obstacles and challenges with determination and resilience.

He stated: “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled against principalities and powers, but I am human enough to retain the capacity to shed tears of joy in appreciation of the grace of God, expressed in the concerted efforts of fellow victims.

“My battle axes are newly sharpened, my guns primed, I am ready to war.

“My resolve was NEVER tested, but I was waiting for the next round of the fight to commence.

“I KNEW that the first round had been lost by those responsible for my imprisonment.”

Farotimi is currently facing trial in two courts on charges bordering on alleged defamation of Chief Afe Babalola, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and senior citizen of Nigeria.

The activist had been arraigned on a 14-count charge bordering on alleged defamation.

The police had accused Farotimi of “criminally defaming” Afe Babalola, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in the book titled: ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’.

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