Controversial Nigerian artist Speed Darlington has sparked outrage after defiantly refusing to respond to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), which recently declared him wanted.
According to a report by Dailypost, the singer was declared wanted by the federal agency over allegations of rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
The charges surfaced after a viral Instagram video showed the singer admitting to sleeping with a 15-year-old girl — a revelation that prompted public outcry and led to NAPTIP’s involvement.
However, in a bold Instagram video posted on Monday, Speed Darlington dismissed the charges, saying he will not appear before NAPTIP for questioning and threatened legal action against the agency for defamation.
“NAPTIP, take that wanted post down. I’m not coming,” the artist declared. “I haven’t committed any crime. I was only trying to trend. Where is your evidence? Who filed a complaint?”
He went further to accuse the agency of seeking clout by targeting him due to his social media influence. “You want to use my name for publicity. I charge N2.5 million for appearances. If you want me, you’ll pay for me and my PA’s ticket,” he said mockingly.
The singer denied stalking or targeting anyone specifically, saying his online rants were simply “irresponsible talk,” not criminal behavior. He continued, “Which one be cyberstalking? Who did I stalk? I didn’t mention any names.”
Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Speed Darlington maintained that his statements were exaggerated for internet engagement. However, the public and legal community continue to press for a proper investigation, citing his own admission in the earlier video.
NAPTIP has not yet issued an official response to his video. Still, pressure mounts from advocacy groups and child rights organizations for the agency to act swiftly and ensure justice is served if the allegations prove true.
This controversy adds to Speed Darlington’s history of unpredictable and provocative online behavior, which frequently stirs debate across Nigeria’s digital space.
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