Controversial Nigerian artiste, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has demanded a payment of N2.5 million from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to honour its invitation. This response comes after the agency declared him wanted in connection with serious allegations including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking, as reported by Tribune Online.
- Speed Darlington insists on a N2.5 million payment to appear before NAPTIP.
- He claims he has not committed any crime and that "irresponsible talk is not a crime".
- NAPTIP declared the artist wanted on Friday, June 27, 2025.
- The agency cited alleged offenses including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
- NAPTIP acted after he failed to respond to a formal invitation issued four weeks prior.
- A viral video allegedly showed him confessing to sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl.
- The agency states the video raises concerns under TIPPEA 2015 and the Cybercrime Act 2015.
Mocking the Summons: When accountability knocks, evasion takes the stage. Speed Darlington’s defiance reduces serious allegations to performance, blurring the line between notoriety and danger.
Source: Tribune Online
