Controversial Nigerian entertainer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has taken the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to court over what he describes as a defamatory declaration. He is seeking ₦3 billion in damages for reputational harm and emotional distress.
A consortium of female lawyers representing the artist filed the lawsuit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1354/2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on July 9, 2025. In the suit, Speed Darlington also claims NAPTIP’s June 27 public notice, which branded him “Wanted” and included his photo, name, and alleged offences, caused irreparable damage to his image and personal safety.
The entertainer also insists the accusations are unfounded. He demands a perpetual injunction restraining the agency and its affiliates from further acting on or publicizing the June 27 declaration.
The controversy stems from a livestream where Speed Darlington allegedly made suggestive comments involving a 15-year-old girl. NAPTIP later accused him of rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking, urging the public to assist in locating him.
In response, Speed Darlington fiercely denied the allegations, calling them baseless and accusing the agency of chasing social media relevance. He declared, “I’m not coming. I haven’t committed any crime. All I did was speak.”
Mocking the agency, he demanded a ₦2.5 million appearance fee, saying any meeting with NAPTIP would qualify as a public performance. “You want me to show up? Pay me,” he said.
He also further challenged the agency to present evidence, calling their actions manipulative and unjustified.
However, As the legal battle unfolds, the case highlights growing tensions between public figures and government agencies over accountability and media-driven accusations.
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