A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a summons for VeryDarkMan, to appear on March 13, 2025, in response to allegations of criminal defamation against gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo.
The summons, dated March 5, 2025, was signed by Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna. It stems from claims that VDM made defamatory statements on social media, accusing Chinwo of involvement in a contractual dispute and the alleged diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as Eezee Tee.
The summons, dated March 5, 2025, was signed by Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna. It stems from claims that VDM made defamatory statements on social media, accusing Chinwo of involvement in a contractual dispute and the alleged diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as Eezee Tee.
Chinwo has denied these allegations, providing documentary evidence, including emails and payment receipts, to refute VDM’s claims. Her legal team, led by Pelumi Olajengbesi of the Abuja-based law firm Law Corridor, filed a criminal complaint citing violations of Section 391 of the Penal Code and Section 24 (1)(B) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015.
In addition to the criminal case, Chinwo has initiated a civil lawsuit seeking ₦1.1 billion in damages against VDM. She is also requesting a court order compelling VDM to delete the allegedly defamatory posts and issue a public apology.
Chief Magistrate Iyanna has mandated VDM to appear in court on March 13, 2025, to address these charges.
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