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You Can’t Declare Me Wanted Like That!” – Speed Darlington Sues NAPTIP for ₦3 Billion

Self-acclaimed Energy God and viral rapper, Speed Darlington, is dragging the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to court in a ₦3 billion lawsuit for allegedly violating his rights.

The eccentric entertainer claims that NAPTIP’s decision to declare him “wanted” without a court order is not only unlawful but also an abuse of his fundamental human rights. Eyes Of Lagos reports,


🧨 Why NAPTIP Declared Speedy Wanted

The drama started on June 27, when NAPTIP named Speed Darlington wanted over allegations of:

  • Rape

  • Cyberbullying

  • Cyberstalking

The trigger? Darlington posted an explosive video online where he claimed to have had sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. Following outrage from the public and authorities, Speedy recanted, saying the story was fictional and meant for “clout.”

But NAPTIP didn’t find it funny. When he refused to appear for questioning, the agency went public and declared him wanted — and now Speedy is fighting back.


📄 What’s in the Lawsuit?

Filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Darlington’s suit demands:

  • ₦1 billion in general damages

  • ₦2 billion in punitive damages

  • 5% interest monthly until fully paid

  • A public apology from NAPTIP

  • A court order to permanently restrain NAPTIP from acting on the “wanted” notice

“Declaring me wanted without a court order is ultra vires, unconstitutional, and degrading,” Darlington’s legal team argued.


🗣️ Nigerians React on X (formerly Twitter)

💬 @NaijaVibes__:
“Speed Darlington sue who?? N3 billion?? This guy dey chase clout or justice??”

💬 @UncleChuks_:
“If he really lied about the 15-year-old story, then NAPTIP should sue him back!”

💬 @EstherGlows:
“It’s not by vibes and energy, Speedy. Na real human trafficking agency you dey sue o.”


⚖️ Legal Experts Divided

Some lawyers argue that NAPTIP overstepped its boundaries by issuing a public wanted notice without first obtaining a court order.

Others insist that Darlington’s viral confession alone could warrant public safety concerns, especially given Nigeria’s tough laws on child protection and cybercrime.

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