Controversial singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail by an Abuja court after the Nigeria Police Force arraigned him following public pressure.
Darlington’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the bail application was successfully moved and granted.
“Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same,” Adeyanju wrote.
Details of the bail conditions have not yet been made public.
Darlington’s legal troubles began after he was arrested and accused of defamation involving Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy and U.S.-based singer Sean Combs (P. Diddy). In a social media tirade, Darlington had made allegations about an amoral relationship between the two, which sparked controversy.
The singer had petitioned DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja, challenging his continued detention. Darlington’s petition demanded compliance with a December 23, 2024, court order issued by Justice M.S. Liman, which directed the police to either charge him to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
