How we persuaded Afe Babalola to withdraw lawsuit against Farotimi – Ooni

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  • Following the intervention of the Ooni of Ife and other prominent Yoruba monarchs, Aare Afe Babalola has agreed to drop all criminal defamation suits against human rights activist Dele Farotimi
  • The traditional rulers emphasised the importance of alternative dispute resolution and praised Babalola’s contributions to the Yoruba race and Nigeria
  • This intervention aimed to reconcile the parties and reduce tensions following allegations made by Farotimi in his book

How We Persuaded Afe Babalola to Withdraw Lawsuit Against Farotimi – OoniSource: TwitterMonarchs Advocate for ForgivenessEmphasising Alternative Dispute ResolutionAcknowledging Contributions and Seeking ReconciliationWe came to appeal to Aare Babalola to forgive his son, Dele Farotimi. What we want from him is to withdraw the criminal charges against Farotimi.Aare Afe Babalola, you are an elder statesman and have seen it all. You are one of the iconic voices in this country, a great man of excellence. You are a rare breed who has excelled in everything you have touched in this life, a very God fearing elderstateman. Above all, you are one of the proponents of the Yoruba ethos of Omoluwabi which has been your strongest value that you hold in our country.This is what we are using to bring down the tempo of what happened between you and your son Dele Farotimi. We are proud of you as a great Yoruba elder statesman. You have done great things for this race and Nigeria such that your name can never be forgotten.Weve all come together as traditional rulers to discuss with you this issue and this gentleman. Dele Farotimi is your son and you must forgive him and withdraw the criminal charges against him.

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