Court Orders VeryDarkMan to Delete Defamatory Video Against Femi Falana
A high court in Ikeja, Lagos State, has ordered social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, to delete defamatory videos against human rights lawyer Femi Falana ¹. The court also instructed VeryDarkMan to refrain from making further comments about the Falanas.
The ruling follows Falana’s decision not to file a criminal complaint against VeryDarkMan for accusing him of facilitating a pardon for cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky ¹. VeryDarkMan had leaked a voice call recording of Bobrisky discussing how singer Falz contacted him during his six-month jail term.
In response to the allegations, the Falanas demanded a retraction and apology from VeryDarkMan within 24 hours ¹. This development highlights the ongoing issue of defamation and online harassment in Nigeria.
Key Points:
- Court Order: VeryDarkMan must delete defamatory videos and refrain from commenting on the Falanas.
- Defamation Allegations: VeryDarkMan accused Falana of facilitating Bobrisky’s pardon.
- Falana’s Response: Falana demanded retraction and apology within 24 hours.
- Background: VeryDarkMan leaked a voice call recording of Bobrisky discussing Falz’s involvement.
