- VDM’s lawyer Deji Adeyanju has shared an update about singer Speed Darlington aka Akpi’s re-arrest
- Deji Adeyanju shared an old picture of him with the controversial singer while sharing fresh details of Speed Darlington’s new arrest
- The news of Speed Darlington’s second arrest has quickly spread on social media spurring another round of reactions
Controversial singer and content creator Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, has been re-arrested by the Nigerian police.
Speed Darlington’s re-arrest was confirmed by popular Abuja-based lawyer Deji Adeyanju, who is also the legal counsel to social media critic Martins Otse Verydarkman.
Deji disclosed on Wednesday morning, November 27, that Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi by his fans, was re-arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri, Imo state, at his show following his return to Nigeria. The lawyer wrote:
“Our client Speed Darlington a.k.a AKPI has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri at his show upon return to Nigeria,”
In another tweet, Deji linked Speed Darlington’s rearrest to Burna Boy. The activist-turned-lawyer also berated the Grammy award winner for his action. He wrote:
“Burna Boy behind harassment of Speed Darlington by the police. This is someone who has being singing against oppression and forming junior Fela now oppressing Akpi.”
See screenshot of his post and reactions to it below:
smartkillz: “Baby oil again?”
brightonwi81233: “They were waiting for him.”
RolandNGabriel: “I trust you Deji. You will get him out shortly. #FreeAkpi.”
SirZingone: “Comrade get to work sharp sharp.”
olufunsoaluko: “You said you’re no more his lawyer na lol.”
Iam_leemojo: “That’s a good news I commend the Nigeria Police.”
john_authors: “At least he will do shout out to you on baby oil part 2.”
emybryan: “They obviously don’t have any serious thing to do.”
denis_chinonso: “Thank una for giving him another song.”
