Speed Darlington to FG_“Clear My Name or Pay Me Billions!”

So, Speed Darlington isn’t keeping quiet anymore. After being declared “wanted” by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the controversial singer has taken a bold step — he’s dragging the agency to court and demanding a whopping ₦3 billion for defamation.

Yes, you read that right — ₦3 billion.

According to Speed Darlington, the agency crossed the line when they published his name, photo, and personal information, accusing him of serious crimes like rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. That notice came out on June 27, 2025, and it went viral fast — online, newspapers, everywhere. Not only that, NAPTIP even claimed he confessed to having sex with a 15-year-old and said he was so dangerous that they alerted Interpol.

But here’s the twist — Speed says all of it is false and damaging to his name. So now, he’s firing back through the court.

He filed a lawsuit on July 9 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, saying the agency’s actions have wrecked his image and reputation. In fact, the lawsuit doesn’t just stop at asking for money. He’s also asking the court to completely stop NAPTIP from sharing or reposting the “wanted” notice ever again.

And what about his response to the actual allegations? Speed didn’t just deny them — he went full Speed Darlington mode. Instead of showing up for questioning, he jokingly said he would only appear if the agency paid him ₦2.5 million and bought flight tickets for both him and his PA. For him, it’s not just about clearing his name — it’s about calling out what he calls “clout-chasing” by NAPTIP.

Now here’s something to think about: Can an agency just label someone wanted without solid proof or a trial? What happens to the person’s life, career, or mental health after that kind of public damage? That’s exactly what this court case is about. Whether you like Speed Darlington or not, this is bigger than celebrity drama. It’s about rights, reputation, and how far a government body can go before the law steps in.

So, what do you think? Should he win the case? Or was NAPTIP right to act the way they did?

Either way, all eyes are now on the court to see what happens next.