- Speed Darlington, a controversial singer, has reacted to NAPTIP’s invitation for questioning, causing controversy.
- Speed Darlington caused outrage by claiming to have intimate relations with a 15-year-old.
- NAPTIP had scheduled an appointment for him to visit their Abuja head office, but he failed to attend, prompting another appointment for June 2nd.
Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, has responded publicly after failing to honour an invitation from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
The invitation followed backlash he received over a viral video in which he appeared to suggest an inappropriate encounter with a 15-year-old — a statement that sparked widespread condemnation online.
NAPTIP had summoned the singer to appear at their Abuja headquarters for questioning last week. However, Speed Darlington did not attend, prompting the agency to reschedule the appointment for June 2.
In a newly released letter issued through his legal representatives, the singer explained that his comments were intended purely for clout and not to be taken seriously. He added that he plans to honour the agency’s invitation and will appear at their office on June 26.
The situation continues to generate buzz across social media platforms, with many calling for accountability regardless of whether the remarks were made in jest.
His words …
“The Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in persons 2™ June, 2025
Ngamaraju Titus Mangzha Dear Mr Titus,
RE; INVITATION FOR LARIFI ATION REGARDING
ONLINE CONTENT RELATED TO ALLEGED SEXVAL OFFENCES INVOLVING MINORS.
I acknowledge receipt of your letter (captioned as above) and sent to my Instagram handie on 28″ May, 2025, inviting me to offer clarifications on certain online videos you alleged contain admissions of sexual acts (if substantiated) and thus constituting offences under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015 and Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc Act, 2015.
As a law-abiding citizen and a man raised by martinet parents under the highest ethical and moral standard, I have never engaged in or contemplated involving myself in any form of sexual predation, sexual violation or any form of untoward act against the opposite sex.
inviting me to offer clarifications on certain online videos you alleged contain admissions of sexual acts (if substantiated) and thus constituting offences under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015 and Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc Act, 2015.
As a law-abiding citizen and a man raised by martinet parents under the highest ethical and moral standard, I have never engaged in or contemplated involving myself in any form of sexual predation, sexual violation or any form of untoward act against the opposite sex.
As a role model, I am alive to my responsibilities in helping to mold lasting moral valours amongst our young ones and would never deliberately engage in any form of activity that contravenes this noble responsibility.
For the sake of clarity, I reiterate that the said Instagram video was made for purely entertainment purpose only and does not reflect any previous or future event involving my person with any female; minor or Major. Sadly, what was meant to be a joke has been blown out of proportion by persons looking for fault where none exists.
Without conceding to any wrong doing, may ! offer my profound apology for any bad blood or misunderstanding my innocuous actions may have caused the online community, but to the discerning, the video was only for clout and entertainment purposes.
If the Agency requires further clarifications, I undertake to avail myself at the Agency’s office on June 26″, 2025. Whilst thanking you for your understanding, please accept my esteem regards, always.
Your’s Sincerely, Darlington Okoye”
