Dele Farotimi’s book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,’ has become a bestseller on Amazon Books as the human rights advocate faces legal action over the publication.

The book is ranked 555 out of all books on the e-commerce website and is number one in elections. The book also topped Amazon’s charts in general elections, political process, and political commentary & opinion.

Customer reviews rated the book 4.9 out of five stars. Published on July 2, Farotimi examined how affluent Nigerians allegedly manipulated the country’s judicial system for their interests.
However, his description of the country’s legal landscape has become a subject matter in a law court.

Farotimi’s arrest on Tuesday on the orders of Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) fueled interest in the book. The 93-year-old senior lawyer alleged being accused in the book of compromising Nigeria’s judiciary.

The book, published in July 2024, critiques systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary and highlights specific instances of alleged misconduct by legal figures.

Although the book recorded low sales initially, Farotimi’s arrest ignited public curiosity and propelled it to bestseller status.