Stanley Alieke, legal counsel to controversial rapper Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has announced that the artist has been granted bail following almost a month in police custody.
Alieke shared this update on his Instagram handle on Monday, writing, “Apki has been granted bail by the court,” though he provided limited details about the proceedings.
Speed Darlington was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State. The arrest was reportedly linked to allegations of abuse against Afrofusion superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy.
According to Darlington’s counsel, Deji Adeyanju, Burna Boy was allegedly behind the rapper’s detention. The controversy stemmed from Darlington’s online taunts aimed at Burna Boy, criticizing his association with embattled American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is currently facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
The feud reportedly prompted Darlington’s initial arrest. Upon his return, the outspoken rapper vowed not to back down from calling out Burna Boy over his ties to Diddy, further fueling the tension.
Earlier, Adeyanju had indicated that Darlington’s legal team was pursuing his release through a Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure (FREP) application. “Our FREP application for Speed Darlington has been granted by the court. He is to be arraigned within 48 hours or released. Issues around injustice may take time, but justice will always prevail,” Adeyanju stated.
With his release now secured, fans are eager to see how the drama between Speed Darlington and Burna Boy unfolds.
