- A Nigerian lawyer identified as , Pelumi Olajegbesi has weighed into the arrest of Speed Darlington, a Nigerian singer
- It will be recalled that Speed Darlington, aka Akpi, was arrested and later charged with defamation, and he has spent over three weeks in detention
- Speaking on the matter, the Lawyer shared his thoughts in a lengthy tweet, shedding light on the intricacies of the situation
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Nigerians have had to listen attentively after a Nigerina layer, Pelumi Olajegbesi, shared his two cents on the ongoing arrest of Speed Darlington, a singer and performer.
TheTalk.NG reported that Speed Darlington was apprehended again in Owerri, Imo state, during a performance shortly after his first release and it’s been over three weeks now.
Speed Darlington’s arrest calls a lawyer’s attention, and he shares his take.
Credit: @pelumi.olajengbesi, @speeddarlintvSource: Instagram
Taking to social media, the legal counsel spoke about the need for accountability and accepting that actions have consequences.
He recalled how Speed Dralinton’s lawyer reached out to him to help locate his station of arrest, and he eventually got a sit-down with Akpi to impart some wisdom to him.
Olajegbesi wrote:
“I requested to speak directly with Speed Darlington, and the Police obliged. When he was brought out, I wasted no time in advising him. I explained that his current approach to life, particularly his tendency to court unnecessary controversies, was unsustainable.”
“I emphasized that Burna Boy, as an international act, had invested years of hard work in his career and would not be happy with anyone trivializing his achievements, more making falsehoods against him. I presented Speed Darlington with two options: to resolve the matter amicably or contend the matter in court.”
Read full thread here:
Many react to lawyer’s post
Read some reactions below:
@benny7gg:
“It’s not long and if you take your time to actually read it, you’ll learn a lot.”
@Masterjossyx:
“E for pain me if them release am.”
@Yab_Them:
“He suppose do life in prison with steady supply of baby oil every 2 weeks.”
@KennyIsGoat:
“E no go better for speedy.”
@dudubody:
“I read through everything. Deji Adeyanju and the rest of Akpi’s legal team didn’t tell him the truth about actions having consequences.”
@kizito_u99352:
“Abeg make them extend am till Easter Biko🤲.”
Speed Darlington’s lawyer issues warning
TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, took to social media to warn netizens.
The legal practitioner revealed that people who get arrested during this period will most likely be in jail till the new year.
Alieke’s post raised concerns about the lawyer’s client, Speed Darlington, who recently got re-arrested.
Source: TheTalk.NG
