The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has formally summoned Darlington Okoye, widely recognised as Speed Darlington, in light of allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor.
The contentious singer incited significant outrage during an Instagram live session where he claimed to have engaged in a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl.
Naija News reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency had brought the issue to NAPTIP’s attention, calling for a comprehensive investigation into these alarming allegations.
In reaction to the public outcry, Speed Darlington published a subsequent video in which he asserted that his comments were meant to promote a new song.
He also expressed regret for any offence or discomfort his statements may have caused.
“All my followers pissed off about the video I recorded in which I spoke about me sleeping with a 15-year-old, I am an artiste. I need controversy to eat. If you are not trending, you are not getting booked. Simple! Nobody is booking something that is not trending.
“I have a new song now. The song is talking about f#ck this, f#ck that. This is my genre. I do not perform Christian music. When I dropped my song, I needed f#ck contents to push it. That is what I was doing. Don’t give it more than it is supposed to have. If any of you are offended, it’s alright. Apologies,” the singer stated.
However, in a statement released on Thursday, NAPTIP confirmed that it has summoned Speed Darlington for questioning.
The agency further cautioned that additional measures would be taken if he does not comply.
