Speed Darlington
Controversial Nigerian artist, Speed Darlington, has publicly challenged the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) after being declared wanted over allegations of rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
The singer was declared wanted days after posting a video on Instagram in which he allegedly admitted to having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl.
According to NAPTIP, he failed to honour an official invitation for questioning, prompting the agency to make his wanted status public.
In a new video shared yesterday, Speed Darlington defiantly stated that he would not turn himself in, insisting he had committed no crime. He accused NAPTIP of using his name to gain social media attention.
“I’m not coming. I haven’t committed any crime,” he said. “Where is your evidence? Who filed the complaint? You just want to use me to prove you’re doing your job.”
The musician also threatened to sue NAPTIP for defamation, claiming the allegations are baseless and that his comments were made for attention. He further demanded payment if the agency expected him to appear, likening their invitation to a paid appearance.
“You have no evidence. You want to drag my name for clout. I charge N2.5 million for appearances — are you ready to pay that,” he added.
Speed Darlington dismissed the accusations of cyberstalking, arguing that he never mentioned names or targeted individuals in his video. He maintained that the situation was being blown out of proportion due to public pressure on the agency.