Controversial singer and social media sensation, Darlington Okoye has been granted bail by an Abuja Court.
Okoye popularly known as Speed Darlington was granted bail by the court on Wednesday, January 15, after being arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force.
The singer’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju in a post on X made the disclosure.
Adeyanju posted, “Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court.
“Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same,” the lawyer said.
The details of his bail is not yet public, however, Okoye had earlier petitioned DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, the Deputy Inspector General of Police for fg Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja.
In his petition, Okoye asked the DIG to comply with a court challenging his continued detention by the police over allegations of cyberstalking and defamation of character.
Justice M.S. Liman in the order issued on December 23, 2024, directed the Nigeria Police to either charge Okoye to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
