The human rights lawyer and activist, had been remanded at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre last week after his arraignment.

Today, Dec. 10, he was brought to court by prison officials to face trial.

The charges stem from allegations made in Farotimi's book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, where he accused Babalola of influencing Supreme Court judges.

Watch the moment below:

Alleged Defamation: Dele Farotimi arrives the premises of the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti.#CTVTweets pic.twitter.com/HZw2RySVVC

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