Renowned lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has given self-proclaimed activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, 24 hours to “retract his offensive and derogatory publication” against him or face legal action.

In a letter from Falana's legal counsel, Taiwo E. Olawanle, on Wednesday, the activist was given 24 hours to retract his statements and issue a public apology.

The controversy stems from VeryDarkMan's claims that Falana demanded N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) from cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, in exchange for removing his name from the records of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Olawanle characterized VeryDarkMan's statements as "a vicious, wicked, and reckless ploy" designed to tarnish Falana's reputation among the public.

Olawanle stated emphatically that "WITHOUT ANY FEAR OF CONTRADICTION," Falana has never spoken to Bobrisky regarding any alleged pardon or any other matter.

He emphasized that while freedom of expression is a constitutional right, it must be exercised responsibly, and individuals should not damage another person's reputation through unfounded allegations.

Olawanle said, "We, therefore, demand immediate retraction of the offensive and derogatory publication as well as an apology prominently published in all the platforms to which you have disseminated it without any justification whatsoever.

"Be advised that if we do not receive your formal retraction and apology as demanded within 24 (twenty-four) hours of the receipt hereof, we shall proceed with our client's instructions to seek appropriate legal remedies, including monetary damages, against you for your incendiary publication and dissemination of defamatory statements.

"We hope that the salient issue raised herein will urgently be addressed by you in your own interest," he said.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, VeryDarkman accused Bobrisky of failing to repay a debt of N4 million.

To support his claims, he leaked a video recording that purportedly reveals how the cross-dresser navigated his six-month jail term in April.

According to VeryDarkman, Bobrisky allegedly bribed EFCC officers with N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.

In the same video, VeryDarkman alleged that Bobrisky paid N10 million to Falz (Folarin Falana) and his father (Femi Falana) to intercede on his behalf and plead for a pardon.

Following these allegations, the EFCC has launched an investigation into claims that some of its officers accepted N15 million from Bobrisky to dismiss the money laundering charges against him.

The inquiry, directed by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, comes in light of a viral audio recording in which Bobrisky, an ex-convict, made these allegations.

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In a letter from Falana's legal counsel, Taiwo E. Olawanle, on Wednesday, the activist was given 24 hours to retract his statements and issue a public apology.

Oga Falana!...u demanded for 10milz Abi u no demand?.......forget all these grammar and threats...

As for Falz, he better pipe low......make Nigerians no reason his matter especially with the ongoing case with puff Daddy......

Nigerians this period are very volatile!....pressure too much

So, we are now in the era of issuing threats over social media comments

Falana is just behaving like a kid lately.

If you wanna shoot, shoot; don't talk.

No proof...

No case. Vdm retract or go to prison.

This is mere word of mouth!

Wahala
🤣🤣
Falz dey support gay rights normally
I ain't surprised

Just imagine.
That guy must mind his business in some issues. He’s facing defamation cases and may be ruined completely. Activism is not opportunity for stupidity, overconfidence, invasion of privacy or outright abuse.

Interesting

Good.
Bobrisky was sent to prison for an offence millions of people commit, how come nobody else has been sent to prison concerning this same offence up to date?
Naira Marley was wrapping and smoking Igbo inside Police Station, who imprisoned him up till date?
Falana asked Bob to apply for a Pardon cos he wasn't supposed to be jailed in the first place. Which he did.
If you don't like him, stay away from his page and every news concerning him.
Live and let's live. Period!

Apologies for what

In kiss Daniel's voice!

“You have 24 hours to retract the offensive and derogatory publication as well as issue an apology to be published on all the platforms to which you have disseminated it.” Singer Falz’s lawyers issues statement, demands apology from VDM over his statements regarding the singer’s interactions with Bobrisky.

Photo credit : @falzthebahdguy @verydarkblackman (Instagram)

Very dark man with diarrhea of the mouth...the way he quickly jumps to social media will land him in trouble he does no due diligence.

Shadomaan7:
Falana is just behaving like a kid lately.

Kid as how?
Bobrisky was allegedly charged for abuse of Naira. A case that they pardoned Cubana and couldn't face Odumeje for. Why violate his right in the first place?
According to top Lawyers, if a first time offender pleads guilty, he will only pay a fine of N50k. But he was sent to prison without fine, for what?
Falana asked him to apply for pardon, which he did.
This violation of human rights, will touch you people one day.

Drama

Unfortunately word of mouth and what you can prove are 2 different things.

You do am abi you no do am? Go n sue bob... bob mouth no dey close so stop that threat of vdm

It's about to go down

Hummm
VDM don dey cross all the wrong boundaries

This is serious. Falana has been put on notice.

trutharena:
So, we are now in the era of issuing threats over social media comments

Wait till someone slander you

Where is Very Dark Man now?

He is biting more than he can chop.....

ElevationD:
Just imagine.
That guy must mind his business in some issues. He’s facing defamation cases and may be ruined completely. Activism is not opportunity for stupidity, overconfidence, invasion of privacy or outright abuse.

see thinking
Chai

Very dark man don buy market, u dey fight for 4m u go buy market of your life

That audio is not a enough prove that femi falana demanded 10m and VDM was very direct

It’s about to go down

Falana is just being petty

Verydarkman didn't accuse him directly. He accused Bobrisky and in the course of the accusations, he mentioned Falana and his son, Falz

Like why should he ?

Falana will learn the hard way.

trutharena:
So, we are now in the era of issuing threats over social media comments

What difference does it make if it is social media or the newspaper?
A weighty allegation was made and it is left for the one that alleged to prove or the one alleged to defend?

Shameless tins.

Baba and his modafokin gay son are nothing but shameless.

A man that we all respected,
A man that was once Baba 70' lawyer,
suddenly chilling with a foolish cross dresser, wanna be female and his hypocritical son.
Shameless lots dem.

Y'all gonna learn.

Olawanle characterized VeryDarkMan's statements as "a vicious, wicked, and reckless ploy" designed to tarnish Falana's reputation among the public.

VDM statement or a phone call by Bob Risky leaking mouth?!
It was the transgendered that exposed them all.
Bunch of fools dem.

Una just dey start.
We go teach una lesson.

#DontPlay

Paradoxical:
All I see is that VDM is about to add more feathers to his wings. By the time he use both papa and Pekin tek whip ground, their reputation will be damaged and VDM will gain more followers and popularity.

Don't play..........

Gbamsolutely!
You've said it all.
Even dem Billionaire hear am for we hand.
No be today.

BlackyOne:
But it's not VDM that said it, he only played and highlighted what was said on the recording, that is no crime of defamation, as it was not him own words, Falz and the respected Femi Falana should write to the police to investigate the source of the recording and the alleged person speaking through the recording.

After which legal actions can be taken against the person once shim identity is known!

As simple as that.
They know that was the right thing to do.
Just that.... THE GUILTY ARE AFRAID.

God bless you for this piece.

Activist vs activist