Netizens have reacted to the heartfelt apology Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti tendered to human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana.
Glamsquad recalls that VeryDarkMan released a call recording where Bobrisky claimed to have offered N15 million to the operatives of the EFCC to drop the money laundering charges against him and help him evade jail term at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos State.
Following the uproar, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede called for an internal investigation and summoned VDM and Bobrisky to the commission’s office in Lagos to help with the investigation.
On his path, Bobrisky denied the content of the call recording and tagged it ‘fake’ and an attempt to defame him. He also noted that he served his full jail.
Following this, Falz issued a 24-hour ultimatum to VDM, demanding the retraction of all defamatory statements regarding his father.
In VDM’s defence, his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, issued a statement highlighting that VDM holds a deep respect for Femi Falana, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist. The statement emphasized that VDM had no intention to defame Falana; instead, he aimed to prompt an investigation into the allegations made by Bobrisky, which Falz himself partially corroborated.
Adding to VDM’s woes, Femi Falana’s representatives released an official statement demanding that the former retract the defamatory allegations, warning of possible legal action.
Reacting on social media, VeryDarkMan denied the defamation claims against Femi Falana and affirmed his respect for him.
VDM also publicly apologized to Femi Falana during his appearance before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions on Monday, 30th September 2024.
Consequently, Seun Kuti faced backlash for his involvement with VeryDarkMan for allegedly allowing the latter to disrespect Femi Falana.
Addressing the matter in a recent video, Seun Kuti clarified that he has no authority over how VeryDarkMan and how he chooses to express himself on social media. He added that trying to censor the online critic would be pointless, as VeryDarkMan operates independently.
Seun Kuti offered an apology to Femi Falana, expressing his disagreement with VeryDarkMan’s remarks about the senior lawyer in a viral video.
See how Netzines reacted to Seun Kuti’s video.
One Mrs Debs wrote: “How hard is it for VDM to instruct his lawyers to tender a formal apology and retract his statements/snide remarks made against Falana and Falz?”
One Bolanle Daji wrote: “but you advised him to publish and he did so he obviously listens to you!!”
One Lady Lameon wrote: “But you said you gave him the go ahead to release the audio na uncle Seun… why you dey change mouth?”
One Akpa Josephine wrote: “All of a sudden oO but u talk say Na u tell am make he burst everywhere for internet and he obeyed and now u don’t have control over him haa is alright.”
One Ohghey wrote: “He has always said people will learn and I guess reverse or the case now.”
One The Online Cook wrote: “Moral lesson: when push turns to shove, it becomes every man for himself.”
One Tunde Babe wrote: “VDM shouldn’t have dragged the Falanas into this unprovoked! It is actually unfair! Both Falz and dad have played a major role in fighting against bad governance! You don’t do that to people who “spoke out for you to have a voice”!!! So wrong. To those applauding him on this issue, your case is just so appalling.”
One Modupe Otunbanjo wrote: “Seun you were one of his backbone blindly supporting him on every issue including him insulting and defaming Iyabo Ojo”
One I am Mozevik wrote: “Even Seun knows he wasn’t supposed to speak about the Legacy of the Falanas like that! Those guys have been fighting corruption since inception.”
One Ohifeme David wrote: “Everybody don Dey comot themselves na so some VDM keyboard fans be here sef .. once VDM enter trouble now , then go fade until he returns again”
One Phoenyz 21 wrote: “What exactly are you saying sef? After VDM dropper the audio and defamed the characters of the family…. You came out and starter laughing and said u were the one that said he should drop the audio; why didn’t you apologize at that point….. Gerr”
One BeeJay Idowu wrote: “Well it’s obvious, that he(SEUN ) doesn’t want to be involved in the case of defamation cos the lawsuit will come hot hot!
One Official Isoko wrote: “Small boy like vdm is feeling too important to apologise to the falanas just he feels he is important…. deji dat is vdm lawyer cannot even talk to the lowest lawyer at the falana Chambers.”
One Koh_voh wrote: “Anyone that is not accountable to someone is doomed for destruction”
One Shannel Zee wrote: “You see how wise this guy is he knows the gravity of defamation”
One Freedy Lion 01 wrote: “It’s now y’all are seeing that vdm is not worth the pr y’all gave him, una never know anything”