Dele Farotimi Unleashes Bold Challenge: ‘My Battle Axes Are Sharpened, I Am Ready For War

Embattled human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, has expressed that he remains steadfast amid his ongoing defamation trial.

A few weeks ago, a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi bail in the sum of ₦30 million. The lawyer had been arrested on allegations of defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD).

Farotimi was released after fulfilling his bail conditions.

In a post shared on his X account on Sunday, Farotimi declared that he is prepared for battle, stating that his “battle axes are sharpened, and his guns primed.” He conveyed confidence in his strength to face adversities, while also expressing gratitude to God for the support he received from those who stood by him during this ordeal.

He wrote, “I am strong enough to stand unshaken against principalities and powers, but I remain human enough to shed tears of joy in gratitude for the grace of God, manifested through the collective efforts of those who supported me.

“My battle axes are freshly sharpened, my guns loaded, and I am ready for war.”

He added, “My determination was never in question, but I was waiting for the next phase of the fight to begin. I knew the first round was already lost by those responsible for my incarceration.”