Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, issued a public and “unreserved apology” to renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, on Monday.
Otse’s apology followed recent derogatory comments he made about the respected senior lawyer.
Otse also noted that certain individuals are taking advantage of the situation to target Falana.
VeryDarkMan, who appeared before the Nigerian House of Representatives said he also did not believe Falana was involved in the alleged bribery levelled against cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He said: “Apparently now, some people are taking the advantage of what is going to target Femi Falana.
“Here I apologise, it’s so sad that his name was inside that audio, I couldn’t believe as well; that is the part that irritated me more which I said I refuse to believe that he is a party to something like that.”
'I Apologise For The Dent On His Name', VeryDarkMan Apologises To Femi Falana Over Bobrisky Prison Scandal
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BestXplorer earlier reported that VeryDarkMan called for a thorough investigation into the matter, saying that he had no intention of defaming Falana.
He had added that he received further information that officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) were mentioned.
Falana on Wednesday had stated that he never spoke to cross-dresser, Bobrisky, about any alleged pardon or other matters.
In a letter dated September 25, 2024, from his legal team at Falana & Falana’s Chambers and signed by Taiwo E. Olawanle, Esq., the senior lawyer addressed a recent Instagram post made by VeryDarkMan, claiming that Falana “spoke to Bobrisky in order to divert justice.”
VeryDarkMan also alleged that Falana sought a presidential pardon for Bobrisky in exchange for N10million.
The letter outlines that the allegations are defamatory and that they accused Falana of engaging in deceitful conduct and undermining his integrity.
But reacting in an Instagram post, VeryDarkMan claimed that he possesses further damning evidence to support his exposé regarding Bobrisky and the voice note in which the crossdresser allegedly claimed to have served his sentence in a private apartment.
