In Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Peter Obi, the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, paid a visit to Afe Babalola, SAN, a renowned Nigerian lawyer.

Obi had begged Babalola to take into account the “situation” of Dele Farotimi, a human rights attorney who is now being held on remand at the Ekiti prison.

Since Babalola asked the police to detain Farotimi, he has drawn harsh condemnation from a number of Nigerians.

On Monday, the court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum.

However, Obi has decided to try and mediate between the two lawyers.

A social activist, Moses Paul, posted pictures and images of Obi’s visit to Ado-Ekiti on X and wrote: “Today, Mr. Peter Obi traveled from Lagos to Ekiti State, dedicating the entire day to meaningful engagements.

He paid Aare Afe Babalola a visit at his office at Afe Babalola University, where they engaged in lengthy conversations about important topics, such as the predicament of activists and attorney Dele Farotimi.

Mr. Peter Obi then went to the prison where Dele Farotimi is being kept.

“During a private meeting, he showed support and had an open discussion to address the current issues.”