Embattled human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has declared his readiness to face his ongoing trial, expressing confidence and determination to confront what he described as “principalities and powers.”
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, December 29, 2024, Farotimi affirmed his resolve to fight back, emphasizing his readiness for the legal battle ahead.
“My battle axes are newly sharpened, my guns primed, I am ready to war,” he wrote. “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.”
The activist also hinted at his belief in emerging victorious, stating: “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 was recently granted bail to the tune of N30 million by a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti. His legal troubles stem from allegations of defamation against Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola.
Farotimi’s declaration signals a continuation of his activism and readiness to challenge the charges in court.
