Lawyer Accuses Police Of Defying Court Order In Speed Darlington’s Detention

Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing embattled singer Speed Darlington, has expressed frustration over his client’s prolonged detention despite being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja on December 23, 2024.

Speed Darlington was initially rearrested on November 27 over allegations of cyberstalking fellow artist Burna Boy. Though granted bail nearly a month later, the singer remains in police custody, a situation that has sparked outrage among his supporters and legal team.

Updating the public on Friday, Alieke accused the police of defying the court’s order and suggested foul play. In a viral Instagram video, he insinuated that Burna Boy may have influenced the authorities through bribes to ensure Darlington’s continued detention.

“We have done everything a lawyer should do to get his client out. I have even exhausted all my connections, reaching out to my political friends here in Abuja. The police have refused to obey the court order. There’s no justification for not obeying the court that granted Darlington bail,” Alieke lamented.

He further alleged that during Darlington’s initial arrest in October, Burna Boy and his team were seen distributing cash to the police. “I saw Burna sharing bundles of cash with the police, and they were asking for selfies. I told my staff that if Darlington made another mistake, these people would drill him,” he said.

The singer’s ongoing detention has fueled criticism, with calls for accountability from the police and a resolution to the case.