Deji Adeyanju, an activist and lawyer of Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye better known as Speed Darlington, has claimed that his attempts to secure bail for the singer from the Nigeria Police Force's custody were unsuccessful.

Recall that the singer was detained again by the police on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, while performing in the capital of Imo State, Owerri, for allegedly cyberstalking his coworker, Burna Boy.

Speed Darlington's attorney, Deji Adeyanju, stated in a Wednesday night, November 27, update posted on his official Facebook page that the singer was refused bail by the police.

He wrote, “The Nigerian police brought our client Speed Darlington to Abuja from Owerri this evening and I just met him.

“They have refused to release him on bail over defamation of Burna Boy. Burna Boy, the Ojuelegba Fela sings about oppression but oppresses Akpi with the police”.

Recall that Speed Darlington was initially arrested following a petition by Burna Boy. The arrest came after Speed Darlington tagged the African-Giant for having a connection with American rapper Diddy, where he added that the rapper had influenced Burna Boy's triumph in the Grammy Awards.

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