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Is VeryDarkMan Facing a ₦500 Million Lawsuit Already?
A sensational rumor has taken the Nigerian social media scene by storm: content creator Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, allegedly faces a staggering ₦500 million lawsuit over defamation claims by prominent lawyer Femi Falana and his son, Folarin Falana, famously known as Falz “the bahd guy.”
The controversy reportedly ignited over a leaked audio clip featuring Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. This clip allegedly implicated Falz and his father in a questionable ₦10 million “presidential pardon” deal. However, during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Femi Falana refuted these allegations, clarifying that he had secured pardons for convicts and had no connection to Bobrisky.
So, what’s the real story?
On October 14, 2024, the Lagos State High Court did issue an interim order demanding VeryDarkMan remove defamatory comments and videos about the Falana family within 21 days. Justice M. O. Dawodu also granted Falana permission to serve court documents through his lawyer, DejiAdeyanju Esq. However, no ₦500 million fine was imposed; instead, the court restrained VeryDarkMan from publishing further defamatory content.
The judge noted that the final outcome of the case will be determined following a full hearing, and that Falana was entitled to full protection of his reputation.
In essence, the narrative of a hefty lawsuit was nothing but smoke and mirrors, revealing the power of misinformation in the digital age.
When President Tinubu nominated Professor Joash Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, social media erupted. “He was Tinubu’s lawyer during the 2023 election case!” users claimed, warning that democracy was in danger. But is the outrage based on fact?
Verification:
WABMA reviewed the Certified True Copies of both the Presidential Election Tribunal and Supreme Court judgments from the 2023 election petitions.
Amupitan’s name does not appear among the lawyers listed for Tinubu, Shettima, or the APC. Instead, the records show Professor Taiwo Osipitan (SAN) — a University of Lagos law professor — as one of the legal counsels.
The similarity between the surnames Osipitan and Amupitan seems to have caused the mix-up. No court record, statement, or credible media report links Amupitan to Tinubu’s legal team.
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