Speed Darlington was arrested on 27 November during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, marking his second detention in two months.
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“Akpi was not arraigned last week because the judges were at a conference, and by next week, the courts will shut down for the festive season until late January. This is why litigation is treated as a last resort after exhausting other options, including Alternative Dispute Resolution. “Defamation or not, which is the substantive issue; our client is entitled to bail as statutorily provided in Section 35 of the Nigerian Constitution and Section 158 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.“It is also important to point out that defamation has been decriminalised under Nigerian law, and any person who feels defamed has the right to seek redress by way of damages in a civil action.
Addressing these claims, Mr Alieke strongly refuted accusations that his team had failed to provide adequate legal advice. “I firmly believe in crisis prevention over crisis management. A good lawyer does not wait for an opportunity to litigate. Instead, proactive measures must be taken to prevent disputes. Knowing the inefficiencies of the judicial system, we advise our clients to avoid trouble.”This legal battle dates back to October 2024, when Speed Darlington was first arrested for allegedly cyberstalking Burna Boy.
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