- Nigerian singer Darlington Achakpo, also known as Speed Darlington’s legal counsel, has expressed readiness to comply with bail conditions imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
- Deji Adeyanju and Partners have confirmed their presence at the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) with a guarantee to fulfill Darlington’s bail conditions.
- The law firm disclosed this in a letter to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, FIB, DIG Galadanchi, in Abuja on January 8, 2025.
Nigerian artist Darlington Achakpo, known as Speed Darlington, is prepared to meet the bail conditions set by the Federal High Court in Abuja, according to his legal representatives.
The law firm Deji Adeyanju and Partners has announced their intention to present a surety at the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to satisfy the bail requirements for Darlington.
This information was conveyed in a letter directed to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Galadanchi, at the FIB in Abuja, dated January 8, 2025.
On December 23, 2023, Justice Liman ordered the police to either bring Darlington before the court within 48 hours or release him without conditions.
This directive came in response to the rapper’s arrest on November 27, 2023, during a performance in Owerri, Imo State.
His detention was reportedly connected to an alleged verbal altercation with Afrofusion artist Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy.
Darlington’s attorney, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed that Burna Boy played a role in the circumstances surrounding his client’s arrest.
Darlington had previously mocked Burna Boy regarding his ties to the controversial American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently facing serious allegations of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
This incident was the catalyst for Darlington’s initial arrest. Upon his return to Nigeria, he pledged to continue his criticism of the Grammy Award-winning artist due to his association with Diddy.
However, Adeyanju’s firm has reminded the DIG that Darlington’s ongoing detention is unlawful.
The letter, titled “Re: Unlawful Detention of Darlington Achakpo,” states: “As you are no doubt aware, the Federal High Court, per Hon. Justice M. S. Liman, on the 23rd day of December 2024, directed the police authorities to charge our client to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.”
“A copy of the order is attached herein for ease of reference. On January 6, 2025, the court reiterated the order and urged the police authorities to release him to the lead counsel, our own Marshal Abubakar, who shall produce him in court for trial.
“Although our client was served with a bail term on January 6, 2025 (a copy is attached herein), requesting him to produce a Grade Level 16 Civil Servant, Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Mazi David Ihuoma, Esq., were at the FIB on January 7, 2025, with a surety to fulfill the bail conditions you imposed.
“However, events and happenings on that day left much to be desired, as several calls and messages sent to you by Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Deji Adeyanju, Esq., were left unanswered and without response.
“Please note, dear DIG, that Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Mazi David Ihuoma, Esq., will be coming to the FIB on January 8, 2025, with a surety to fulfill the bail conditions you imposed.
“Whilst anticipating your favorable response and maximum cooperation, please accept our esteemed professional regards.”
