Speed Darlington Condemns VDM's Arrest, Blames Nigerian System: "He is Desperate for Relevance"

Speed Darlington Condemns VDM's Arrest, Blames Nigerian System: "He is Desperate for Relevance"

  • Singer, Speed Darlington, is not happy at the way people get arrested for sharing their opinions in Nigeria
  • He noted that people should be allowed to speak their minds and make constructive criticisms without being gaged
  • However, it is not so in the country which is why Verydarkman gets arrested at his opponent's will

Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, has noted that arresting people for airing their views in the country is not acceptable.

Speed Darlington and Verydarkman
Speed Darlington shares his take on VDM's arrest. Image credit: @speeddarlintv, @verydarkblackman
Source: Instagram

He made a video speaking about how he is free to criticise the songs of others while others do it to him also. However, no one should be arrested for it.

The singer made an instance of if he complains about the activity of a church which disturbs him with noise pollution. In the process, the name of the church is shown online and it affects the number of people who attend the church, he said the church can sue him.

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He noted that it was the way to go, not for the church to arrest him. His statement was related to the latest arrest of media personality, Martins Otse, aka Verydarkman (VDM).

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According to him, arresting VDM was wrong instead of filing a lawsuit against him. He stated that he was not a fan of VDM but things must be done right.

The music star added that VDM wants to trend like him but he is following the wrong path.

Watch the video below:

Peeps react to Speed Darlington's video

Several netizens have reacted to Speed Darlington's video. See some of the comments below:

@its_magekboi:

"Cricticking? I'm just eager to learn new words not cricticking Akpi."

@iferiri:

"Vdm is an empty barrel."

@nerd__gram:

"And you think this guy does not know what he’s doing. Dey play."

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@kingdavid_fitness:

"Akpi is so right, he knows what he’s saying."

@fashion_explora:

"He is so desperate for fame and relevance."

@officialdaddygold:

"We love VDM anytime and every day!!don’t play or you will learn the hard way."

@slimmsyyetty:

"Nawa oooo, after Davido's huge and flamboyant wedding, VDM made it appear nothing happened in less than 24 hours...I mean, wedding gist that should trend for one month. VDM no try, abeg."

Speed Darlington tackled by military men

Legit.ng earlier reported that Speed Darlington made the news for different reasons and this time, he got into a drama with the Nigerian military.

In a video he posted on his Instagram page, he said he was at the Asaba airport when the men of the force wanted to embarrass him.

Their reason was that he wore a camouflage that belonged to their profession and were not comfortable with him wearing it.

Source: Legit.ng

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