A Lagos State High Court has ordered Martin Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, to pay ₦500 million in damages to Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz. This ruling was made by Justice M. O. Idowu and shows the serious effects of spreading false information online. if you are reading from Phoenix Browser make sure you click on Read Original on the top to read the original version of the Article and Videos involved.
The trouble started on September 24, 2024, when VeryDarkMan posted messages linking the Falanas to Bobrisky, a famous crossdresser. The court found that these statements were not true and harmed the reputations of Femi and Falz. Justice Idowu said Otse knew the claims were false but shared them anyway, which could hurt the family’s public image.
Justice Idowu called the comments “defamatory and injurious,” meaning they were harmful to the Falanas. The court also ordered VeryDarkMan to delete the false posts and videos from his social media accounts. This case reminds everyone about the responsibility of speaking online, especially when discussing public figures.
This ruling not only holds VeryDarkMan accountable but also sets an important example for how false statements are handled in Nigeria. As social media grows, it is essential to communicate carefully and truthfully. The court’s decision emphasizes that people need to be careful about what they share online.