Social media activist and outspoken critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has released evidence that raises concerns over the impartiality of the ongoing legal dispute between celebrated gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her former record label boss, Eezee Tee.
The legal battle, which revolves around allegations of financial mismanagement and fraud leveled against Eezee Tee by Chinwo, has taken a new turn following claims by VeryDarkMan that the prosecutor and the presiding judge may have connections that could compromise the integrity of the proceedings.
In a video shared on Instagram and YouTube, VeryDarkMan asserted that prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo, who is handling the case, has previously been sanctioned by the Nigerian Bar Association for alleged human rights violations. Furthermore, he pointed out that Justice Michael Nzekwe, the judge presiding over the case, follows Mercy Chinwo on Instagram, raising concerns about potential bias.
Expressing his skepticism, he suggested that the case should be reassigned to a more neutral judge, preferably someone without any prior exposure to Chinwo or her music. “This case should be given to a neutral person, a Muslim judge that may not know Mercy Chinwo, doesn’t listen to gospel songs and doesn’t know the Eezee concept,” he said.
The allegations have sparked intense debate among legal experts and the public, with many calling for a review of the claims to ensure the credibility of the judicial process.
