1 week Ago By Ahmed Boulor
Nigerian social media activist and critic Martins Vincent Otse aka Very Dark Man has reacted to the N500 million fine slammed on him by a Lagos court for defaming human rights lawyer, Femi Falana. Recall that the Lagos State High Court’s Justice M. O.
Idowu also issued a standing order on Tuesday, calling on VDM to take down his posts on social media after ruling that they were detrimental to the public image and reputation of Femi Falana and his son Falz. According to Justice Idowu, the posts shared by Very Dark Man on his social media pages on September 24, 2024, relating Bobrisky to Falz and his father, were damaging to their reputation and libelous. READ ALSO: Court orders Very Dark Man to take down defamatory posts on Falana, Falz The post in question is an audio recording shared by VDM in which Bobrisky claimed to have paid N10 million to Femi Falana to obtain a presidential pardon, implicating Falz in the case.
While reacting to the court ruling, VDM, in a video that has gained attention online, appeared unconcerned by the legal consequences that have befallen him. VDM was seen in the video chewing gum noisily and hissing at the camera before blowing the gum out with many summing up that it is a sign of defiance and contempt for the court ruling. Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.
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