Court Orders Arrest of Activist VeryDarkMan in Mercy Chinwo Defamation Case

An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6 has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). This action follows a criminal defamation case filed by renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.

The case centers on allegations that VDM made defamatory statements on social media, accusing Chinwo of involvement in a contractual dispute and the misappropriation of $345,000 related to her former record label boss, Eezee Tee.

The court's decision underscores the seriousness of defamation charges and reflects the judiciary's commitment to addressing reputational harm caused by unverified public statements.

As of now, VDM has not publicly responded to the arrest warrant. The case highlights the potential legal consequences of online commentary and the importance of verifying information before dissemination.

Observers anticipate further developments as the legal process unfolds.