Speed Darlington’s Lawyer begs Police to Bail Singer As He Clocks 1 Week in Detention

• Stan Alieke, the legal counsel for Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has expressed concern over his rearrest.

• Police in Owerri, Imo state arrested Speed Darlington, who was allegedly performing at an event before being picked up by uniformed men.

• The reason for the singer’s detention is unknown, but reports suggest that Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy is linked to it.

Stan Alieke, the legal representative for Nigerian artist Darlington Okoye, widely recognized as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has expressed his concerns regarding his client’s recent rearrest.

It is important to note that the controversial figure was apprehended by law enforcement in Owerri, Imo State, while he was reportedly performing at an event.

The specific grounds for the singer’s detention remain unclear at the time of this report. However, there are claims suggesting a connection to Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy.

In a recent post on social media, Stan Alieke indicated that December 3 marks the seventh day of Akpi’s detention by the police.

He further disclosed that the Nigerian police have denied his client bail, asserting that they are infringing upon Speed’s constitutional rights.

Reacting to thepost….

@ritaberry_desserts: “He brought this upon himself so he should bear the consequences. His fans enabled him so they should go bail him out.”

@darhray_concept: “Even if Burna boy kill person, i go still love am die. next time don’t come around Outsiders.”

@king_fhavour: “We Akpians stand 🙌🙌United,our Presido is coming out soon.No shaking!!!! Dererenngggg!”

@captainjargo: “Trust Nigerians to never see the bigger picture.. his rights are breached but una nor go ever get sense to understand.. talking about his mouth put him in trouble and na why that naija nor go ever better!! If i yab you, yab me back or sue me to court! Simple. We keep living like wild animals but many nor know.. till it happens to one of una, una nor go understand.”