Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a N1.1 billion defamation lawsuit against social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) over allegations made in his Instagram posts.
- Allegations – VDM accused Chinwo of withholding earnings instead of remitting them to her former record label, EeZee Concept, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (EeZee Tee).
- Legal Response – Chinwo’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, called the statements “libelous, malicious, and damaging.”
- Demands – Chinwo is seeking N1 billion in general damages, N100 million in punitive damages, and N25 million for legal fees. She also demands a public apology and retractions in four national newspapers for 14 consecutive days.
- Background – Chinwo and EeZee Concept had a financial dispute over $345,000 in alleged mismanaged funds. EeZee Tee, who denied wrongdoing, is currently facing a court-ordered audit.
- Next Steps – A federal high court in Lagos upheld an arrest warrant against EeZee Tee, with the case adjourned until March 6.
