VeryDarkMan Responds to Arrest Warrant Over Mercy Chinwo Defamation Case
Controversial Nigerian social media personality and self-proclaimed activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following an arrest warrant issued against him by a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja.
Taking to Instagram on March 14, 2025, VDM addressed the situation with his characteristic boldness, emphasizing that the warrant was issued while he was out of the country.
“I dey come Naija very soon, make una ready to arrest me for airport. Arrest no be new thing for the Ratel na,” he wrote, downplaying the court order. He further stated, “THE COURT ORDERED FOR MY ARREST BECAUSE OF MERCY CHINWO (I NO SEND ANYBODY PAPA), I AM COMING TO NAIJA SOON, still working on deals for the benefit of our youths and empowerment, we don too suffer.”
The Court’s Ruling
On March 13, 2025, a Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant for VDM’s arrest over allegations of defaming popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The warrant came after he failed to appear in court following a summons on March 5, 2025.
His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development to Channels Television, arguing that the case was being exaggerated for media attention. “Yes, a bench warrant has been issued against him for failure to show up in court. They are just interested in a media trial; they are not serious about prosecution,” Adeyanju stated.
Adeyanju also revealed that he had appealed to the court to allow him to represent VDM, but the request was denied, as the magistrate insisted that the social media personality must appear in person.
The Defamation Allegations
VDM’s legal troubles stem from allegations he made earlier in the year, accusing Chinwo of being involved in a contractual dispute and the alleged diversion of $345,000 connected to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, popularly known as Eezee Tee.
Chinwo, in response, provided the court with evidence—including emails and payment receipts—proving that VDM’s accusations were false, defamatory, and damaging to her reputation.
What’s Next?
Despite the court’s ruling, VDM appears unfazed, maintaining his defiant stance on social media. His return to Nigeria will determine whether authorities move forward with the arrest or if a legal resolution can be reached.
As the case unfolds, it continues to fuel conversations about the boundaries of social media commentary, defamation laws, and the legal consequences of making unfounded claims in Nigeria’s digital space.
