The legal conflict between Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola and human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi marked a significant event in Nigeria’s legal and political landscape in 2024. Farotimi's arrest on December 3, 2024, over alleged defamation related to his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, stirred national outrage. The book, which critiques the country's legal system, became a flashpoint for discussions about human rights and freedom of expression. Legal practitioners and civil society organizations condemned the arrest as an attempt to suppress dissent. This incident highlighted deep-rooted issues in Nigeria's criminal justice system and became a symbol of the ongoing struggle for rights and freedoms in the country.
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