Abuja Lawyers Demand Apology, Retraction From VeryDarkMan Over ‘Defamatory’ Video Against Jordan Wike
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Abuja Based Rivers Lawyers Association (ABRLA) has strongly condemned social media commentator Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over a widely circulated video containing what it describes as grave and defamatory allegations against its member, Mr. Jordan Wike, Esq.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the association issued a strict seven-day ultimatum demanding an unreserved public apology, a total cessation of “media trials,” and the immediate removal of the offending video from all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The controversy stems from a video published on or about October 21, 2026, which has reportedly garnered millions of views.
In the broadcast, VeryDarkMan allegedly referred to Wike as a “thief” and accused him of involvement in a $2.1 million fraud linked to land acquisition and lobbying activities in the United Kingdom.
He further claimed that Wike admitted to receiving the funds and passing them to his father while mockingly referencing him as “Jordan Wicked.”
Setting the record straight, ABRLA clarified that Wike has never been convicted of any crime, has fully denied the allegations in an ongoing court case, and never admitted to receiving or transferring any such funds.
The lawyers also corrected an electoral claim made in the video, stating that Wike is not an All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency in the upcoming January 2027 General Elections, confirming instead that Hon. Martins Amaewhule holds the party’s ticket.
“Freedom of expression, while constitutionally protected, does not confer an unrestricted licence to publish defamatory statements or to present allegations of criminal wrongdoing as established facts without a proper evidential basis,” the statement signed by C. Njoku, Esq. and P. L. Osakwe, Esq. read.
Warning of swift legal action if the demands are ignored, the association stated it will take all necessary steps to protect its member’s professional reputation and personal integrity.
