The Ekiti Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted bail to Dele Farotimi, a defendant in an ongoing legal case, under stringent conditions. The court, presided over by a Magistrate, set the bail sum at ₦30 million, alongside additional requirements designed to ensure the defendant’s compliance with the legal process.
Key conditions of the bail include the provision of two sureties, who must be responsible citizens with recognized standing in the community. Furthermore, Farotimi is required to surrender his international passport to the court, effectively barring him from traveling outside Nigeria for the duration of the trial.
In a move aimed at curbing external influence on the case, the court also imposed a gag order, prohibiting Farotimi from granting any interviews while the case is ongoing.
This development has sparked public interest, with commentators debating the fairness and implications of such strict bail conditions. Critics argue that the terms are excessively punitive, while others see them as necessary safeguards to uphold the integrity of the judicial process.
The case continues to unfold as stakeholders watch closely for its next proceedings.