Alleged Rape: Speed Darlington Refuses NAPTIP Summons, Demands ₦2.5 Million Appearance Fee

Nigerian entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has openly rejected multiple summons from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) following serious allegations against him.

On Friday, June 27, NAPTIP declared Okoye wanted after he failed to appear despite several calls to answer questions over a viral Children’s Day video that sparked widespread outrage. The agency urged the public to help locate the singer.

In a video posted on Instagram on Monday, Speed Darlington dismissed the claims, insisting he has committed no crime and accusing NAPTIP of seeking social media attention. “I’m not coming. You hear me? I’m not coming. All I did was speak. Irresponsible is not a crime,” he said.

The entertainer also demanded an appearance fee of ₦2.5 million before he would consider complying with the summons, adding that travel expenses for himself and his personal assistant must be covered. “You want to pay me 2.5 million plus round-trip tickets? Because I call that appearance,” he emphasized.

Okoye challenged NAPTIP to present evidence of wrongdoing and questioned the motives behind the summons. He described the entire situation as a psychological game, accusing the agency of using him for clout and attention. “Where is your evidence? Who is the complainant? You want to use me to collect social media clout?” he asked.

The controversy stems from a livestream where Okoye appeared to admit to an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Despite the uproar and intervention from women’s rights groups and the Lagos State government, Speed Darlington insists there is no crime and dismisses calls for his prosecution as unjustified.

NAPTIP’s initial summons, dated May 28, demanded his appearance on May 30 in Abuja, which he ignored, proposing a later date that was also rejected. The agency gave a final deadline of June 2, which Okoye again did not meet.

The agency warned that the matter is of urgent national importance and that failure to cooperate could lead to legal consequences. It stated the allegations—if proven—could violate the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2015 and the Cybercrime Act 2015.

As the drama continues, rumors suggest Speed Darlington may have left Nigeria. Meanwhile, he has threatened to sue NAPTIP for defamation if the allegations are not cleared.


By WafricNews Desk.