Universal Times

In a recent development, lawyer Deji Adeyanju has dismissed Mercy Chinwo's defamation suit against VeryDarkMan (VDM) as a "complete joke" ¹. This comes after a Magistrate court ordered the arrest of VDM, a social media critic, over alleged defamatory posts against the gospel singer ².

Adeyanju, while speaking on a TV program, laughed off the court action, describing it as a joke ¹. He had previously stated that his client had no money to pay to anyone, implying that the lawsuit was frivolous.

The defamation suit was filed by Mercy Chinwo, who is demanding N1.1 billion in damages over VDM's alleged defamatory posts ³. The posts in question reportedly involved a contract dispute and alleged diversion of $345,000 involving Mercy Chinwo's former record label boss.

Adeyanju's response has sparked reactions on social media, with many weighing in on the matter. The lawsuit has also raised questions about the limits of free speech and the role of social media in shaping public opinion. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the court navigates these complex issues.