{"id":177486,"date":"2024-07-02T04:32:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T04:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=177486"},"modified":"2024-07-02T04:32:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T04:32:25","slug":"speed-darlington-condemns-arrest-of-verydarkman-calls-for-freedom-of-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/07\/02\/speed-darlington-condemns-arrest-of-verydarkman-calls-for-freedom-of-expression\/","title":{"rendered":"Speed Darlington condemns arrest of VeryDarkMan, calls for freedom\u00a0of\u00a0expression"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Nigerian singer Speed Darlington criticizes the arrest of media personality VDM, advocating for freedom of expression.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed Darlington emphasizes that individuals should not be arrested for expressing opinions, citing legal recourse instead.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>VDM&#8217;s recent release from police custody amid a N300 million fraud case has sparked a wave of discussion online.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Nigerian singer<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/tag\/speed-darlington\"> Speed Darlington<\/a><\/strong> has spoken out against the recent <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/?s=arrest\">arrest<\/a> <\/strong>of media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression.<\/p>\n<p>In a video posted on his Instagram page, Speed Darlington criticized the practice of arresting individuals for voicing their opinions, stressing that such actions are unacceptable in a democratic society.<\/p>\n<p>The controversial artist highlighted his own experiences, asserting that he frequently critiques others&#8217; work, including songs, without fear of retaliation through legal means such as lawsuits.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_177487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-177487\" style=\"width: 766px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?attachment_id=177487\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-177487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/speed.png\" alt=\"Speed Darlington condemns arrests over freedom of expression in Nigeria\" width=\"766\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/speed.png 366w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/speed-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-177487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Speed Darlington.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He pointed out that if his criticisms result in negative consequences for the subjects, such as decreased attendance at a church due to noise pollution complaints, he could face legal repercussions in the form of a lawsuit rather than arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Speed Darlington&#8217;s remarks were prompted by the recent arrest of VDM, who was reportedly taken into custody amidst a controversy involving alleged financial fraud amounting to N300 million.<\/p>\n<p>Despite stating that he is not a supporter of VDM, Speed Darlington maintained that individuals should not face arrest for expressing their views.<\/p>\n<p>He argued that legal recourse, such as litigation, should be pursued instead of resorting to arrests which he deemed unjustifiable.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement, Speed Darlington also criticized VDM for allegedly seeking attention through controversial means, suggesting that such actions are misguided.<\/p>\n<h3>Netizens Reactions&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>@<strong>its_magekboi<\/strong> said: <em>&#8220;Cricticking? I&#8217;m just eager to learn new words not cricticking Akpi.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>iferiri<\/strong> said: &#8220;<em>Vdm is an empty barrel.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>nerd__gram<\/strong> said: &#8220;<em>And you think this guy does not know what he\u2019s doing. Dey play.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>kingdavid_fitness<\/strong> said:<em> &#8220;Akpi is so right, he knows what he\u2019s saying.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>fashion_explora<\/strong> said: &#8220;<em>He is so desperate for fame and relevance.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>officialdaddygold<\/strong> said &#8220;<em>We love VDM anytime and every day!!don\u2019t play or you will learn the hard way.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>@<strong>slimmsyyetty<\/strong> said: <em>&#8220;Nawa oooo, after Davido&#8217;s huge and flamboyant wedding, VDM made it appear nothing happened in less than 24 hours&#8230;I mean, wedding gist that should trend for one month<\/em>. VDM no try, abeg.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>See below;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian singer Speed Darlington criticizes the arrest of media personality VDM, advocating for freedom of expression. Speed Darlington emphasizes that individuals should not be arrested for expressing opinions, citing legal recourse instead. VDM&#8217;s recent release from police custody amid a N300 million fraud case has sparked a wave of discussion online. 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