CITIZENS COMPASS – A Lagos-based human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, on Sunday, burst into tears while appreciating Nigerians for their support over his ordeal.
The human rights activist took to his YouTube channel to appreciate those who stood behind him.
“They did not see me as Yoruba or as a Christian. They saw me as human, a fellow Nigeria that needed their voice.
“Because you spoke for me, I became stronger. You found your voice and in that voice, I found my hope.
“The tears I cry now are tears of gratitude but theirs will be tears of regret. The people have spoken for me, and history will ensure that those who oppress them cry last.
“Their empires are built on sand,when the time comes, the people will remember and they will cry the loudest.
“They wanted to break me but they didn’t realise they were only sharpening my determination.
“This is not about me but about a system that thrives at the suffering of its people. They fear the truth because it threatens the lies they have built their power on…”
Farotimi was arrested on December 3, 2024, in Lagos by Ekiti police officers following the publication of his book ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’, where he alleged that Afe Babalola corrupted the Supreme Court to procure a fraudulent judgement in the service of his clients.
He regained his freedom three days ago after meeting his bail conditions.
As part of the bail conditions, Farotimi was ordered by the judge presiding over the case to submit his international passport.
He was ordered not to grant interviews.
