Outrage Erupts: Speed Darlington Accused of Admitting Sexual Encounter with Minor

Lagos, Nigeria – Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington is facing a massive backlash and calls for his arrest after allegedly admitting to a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl in a recent Instagram live session. The shocking revelation, which included disturbing details, has sparked widespread condemnation across social media, with many users and public figures labeling his actions as “rape” and demanding immediate legal action.

In the viral footage, Darlington, also known as “Akpi,” appeared to describe the aftermath of the incident, stating, “Before they could come change the sheets for me, I dash am N2000. Because the thing dey somehow to tell an adult to come and clean blood that I brought out of the body of a 15-year-old girl. I can never work for anybody, I only work for myself.”

This disturbing admission has ignited a firestorm, with prominent voices swiftly reacting. Dr. Chinonso Egemba, known as Aproko Doctor, unequivocally stated, “Children cannot give consent. This is Speed Darlington publicly admitting to rape. The law should take its course.”

The sentiment was echoed by numerous social media users. One user wrote, “I don’t care if he was joking or not, but Speed Darlington ought to know that this is the height of it all. How can a public figure like him be joking about being intimate with a child of 15.” Another fumed, “It’d be a shame if they don’t take this Speed Darlington P up. He deserves to go down big time. Damaged a 15yr old girl and casually saying it like she’s some non-living thing or something. He deserves to rot in hell for life.”

The legal age of consent for sexual activity in Nigeria is 18 years, according to the Child Rights Act (2003), which has been adopted by a majority of Nigerian states. This act clearly defines a child as anyone under the age of 18, and sexual intercourse with anyone below this age is deemed illegal and constitutes rape, regardless of perceived consent.

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This is not the first time Speed Darlington has been embroiled in controversy. Online records indicate previous allegations involving a 16-year-old girl in 2022, which seemingly went unaddressed. Many critics are now highlighting this pattern, arguing that previous inaction may have emboldened the singer.

Calls are mounting for law enforcement agencies, including the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (Lagos DSVA) and the Nigeria Police Force, to swiftly investigate these grave allegations. The public awaits official statements and actions regarding this unfolding situation, as the demand for justice for the alleged victim grows louder.