Regina Askia reacts as court orders VeryDarkMan to pay N500m, remove defamatory posts against Femi Falana

• Nigerian Actress Regina Askia expressed her concerns on social media regarding the court ruling against VeryDarkMan, questioning the implications of the decision.
• VeryDarkMan has been ordered to remove defamatory posts about Femi Falana (SAN) and is reportedly required to pay N500 million in damages. 
• Askia questioned the accountability of other individuals involved in the situation, including those who allegedly collected a N15 million bribe and recorded incriminating videos.

Veteran Nigerian actress Regina Askia has taken to social media to voice her concerns regarding the court’s recent ruling ordering social media activist VeryDarkMan, to remove defamatory posts about renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN).

The court also reportedly mandated VeryDarkMan to pay N500 million to the Falanas for damages.

In her Instagram post, Askia posed several provocative questions about the implications of the judgment.

She wrote:

“VDM to pay= N=500 000 000. What happens to the person who collected 15 million? What about the one who recorded the video? What about the one who told the story and the biggest one of all who is the purported God father?”

The controversy surrounding VeryDarkMan erupted when he implicated Femi Falana and his son, rapper Falz, in a scandal involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye.

VeryDarkMan alleged that a bribe of N10 million was paid to clear Bobrisky’s name, leading to the legal action that resulted in the court’s ruling.

This development has triggered a wave of reactions online, with many weighing in on the unfolding situation.

Netizens Reactions…

@dramatic_kingsley said: “He was simply asked to apologize but he stubbornly refused.”

@uncleval29 said: “I’m concerned about Femi Falana’s recent actions. It seems he’s focusing on pursuing Verydarkman.”

@teatylahde said: “He low-key witchhunting people as well.”

@queenmnena said: “No more emotions …. This punishment fit his crime as much.”

@therealdrsyl said: “It’s just to teach him a lesson . He talks anyhow.”

@kinglegend_101 said: “To find a guy like VDM is too rare.”

@oga_boss_global said: “You cannot be going around tarnishing other people’s already built reputations, just because you want to build your own image.”

@eveiyke said: “Pride comes before a fall. Simple sorry would have stopped all this case.“

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