Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has publicly responded to the recent arrest warrant issued against him by an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court.
In his latest update, VDM asserted that the judiciary cannot silence him and alleged a conspiracy to suppress his activism.
He vowed to expose all individuals involved in what he described as illegal orders related to his case.
VDM questioned the circumstances surrounding the arrest warrant, noting that his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, had six cases scheduled on the same day the warrant was issued, and that he (VDM) was in China at the time.
He further contended that no reasonable person would issue such an order based on the existing case.
The arrest warrant stems from allegations of criminal defamation brought against VDM by renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
Chinwo accused VDM of making defamatory statements on social media, specifically alleging her involvement in a financial dispute concerning $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as Eezee Tee.
Chinwo has denied these accusations, providing the court with documentary evidence, including emails and payment receipts, to clear her name. She argued that VDM’s claims have damaged her public image and reputation.
On March 13, 2025, Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna of the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant for VDM’s arrest after he failed to appear for a hearing on March 5, despite being summoned.
The magistrate ordered the Nigeria Police Force and other law enforcement agencies to arrest and present VDM in court to answer to the criminal allegations.
VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, pleaded with the court to allow him to bring his client voluntarily on the next hearing date, but the magistrate declined to lift the arrest warrant, insisting on enforcement by security agencies.
In addition to the criminal defamation case, Chinwo has filed a separate ₦1.1 billion lawsuit against VDM at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.
She is demanding that he retract his statements, delete the posts, and issue a public apology.
Chinwo’s legal team, led by Pelumi Olajengbesi, insists that VDM’s actions violate Section 391 of the Penal Code and Section 24 (1)(B) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015.
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