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Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has officially filed for permission to appeal a ruling from the Lagos High Court. The ruling, delivered by Justice Matthias Dawodu on October 14, 2024, requires him to remove allegedly defamatory content directed at prominent Human Rights Activist, Femi Falana, SAN, and his son, musician Folarin "Falz" Falana.
The content in question includes videos and comments suggesting that Falana and Falz accepted N10 million from the crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, in an alleged attempt to manipulate legal proceedings. Justice Dawodu had initially mandated VeryDarkMan to cease further publication of such statements pending a full hearing of the defamation case filed by the Falanas.
In his motion to appeal, dated October 18, VeryDarkMan challenges the court's interlocutory order, asserting that the ruling was solely based on the affidavit submitted by the Falanas, without adequate consideration of his perspective. According to him, this decision warrants a comprehensive review by an appellate court, as it raises substantial legal questions that impact not only the parties involved but also the broader justice system.
VeryDarkMan further argued that denying him the right to appeal would be unjust, as it could uphold a decision he believes misapplies the law, potentially setting a precedent that affects public discourse and freedom of expression. “The appellate court’s role in clarifying and, where necessary, correcting trial court decisions is vital in maintaining the integrity of the judicial system,” he stated.
As the legal battle intensifies, all eyes are now on the Lagos High Court to see if it will grant VeryDarkMan the opportunity to challenge the ruling in a higher court, a move that could have significant implications for Nigerian social media and legal standards on defamation.
Source: DP
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