A combined photo of Burna Boy and Speed Darlington
By Akeem Atoyebi
An Abuja Court has at last granted bail to controversial musician Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington.
This followed when the Nigeria Police Force succumbed to pressure and arraigned him in court.
Darlington’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, said this on X: “Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court.
“Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same.”
The specifics of his bail have not yet been made public.
However, Okoye recently petitioned DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja, about his continuing detention.
Okoye petitioned the DIG to comply with a court order challenging his ongoing detention by the police.
The controversial musician was arrested after accusing Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy of having an immoral connection with struggling American singer Sean Combs, nicknamed P. Diddy.
But, Justice M.S. Liman in the order issued on December 23, 2024, directed the police to either charge Okoye to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
