“In 1999, I travelled to China. At that time, China was a very poor country, but the Chinese people were very wise,” said Afe Babalola.
The controversial book highlighted among others how Mr Babalola allegedly manipulated the judiciary to get favourable judgements for his clients.
Mr Obi, who led a delegation in a visit to Mr Babalola in his office in Ekiti on Monday, refused to make the purpose of the visit public.
Thank you, Afe Babalola, for making me understand this peculiar psychosis.
A magistrate court in Ekiti has granted rights lawyer Dele Farotimi a N50 million bail over defamation allegations
The charges mark the latest escalation in an already fraught case roiling legal ranks nationwide, indicating the nonagenarian was unwilling to back down from his illiberal tactics.
The Ekiti Police Command has banned unlawful gatherings, demonstrations or protests, stressing the need to sustain a peaceful atmosphere and ensure the safety of lives and property of the citizenry
Despite its release in July, the book saw low sales until Tuesday when Mr Babalola deployed security officers to arrest its author.
Stores such as Tinu-Ade Bookshop in Ibadan and VIC Bookstore in Abuja told Peoples Gazette the book has sold out since the arrest of Mr Farotimi preoccupied national headlines.
The wealthy 95-year-old is considered an oracle among lawyers. The revered lawyer, educationist and philanthropist in the public eye was nearly incorruptible.
