VDM Dismisses Court Authority Amid Mercy Chinwo Defamation Showdown
A drama packed with controversy is unfolding in Abuja’s Chief Magistrate Court as social media influencer VeryDarkMan (real name Martins Otse) is now a wanted man—at least in the eyes of the law. Why? He skipped out on a highly publicized court session on March 5, 2025. The court didn’t take it lightly, immediately issuing a bench warrant for his arrest in the ongoing defamation suit brought by gospel star Mercy Chinwo.
At the center of this legal storm is a series of posts made by VDM between February 2nd and 17th, 2025. He didn’t hold back, accusing Mercy of siphoning off performance payments behind closed doors and orchestrating the arrest of her former manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, known in the industry as EeZee Tee. Mercy’s camp shot back, labeling the accusations as nothing more than wild speculation with real-life consequences for her reputation.
The tension between social media’s growing influence and the legal system couldn’t be clearer. Mercy’s legal team showed up fully armed—with emails, payment receipts, and other documentary proof. Their goal? To squash VDM’s claims and prove they were more fiction than fact. According to them, VDM’s statements weren’t just inaccurate; they were damaging, casting a shadow over Mercy’s career and integrity.
VDM Remains Unapologetic, Declares 'I Can’t Be Silenced'
If the court was hoping for contrition, they got the opposite. VDM publicly brushed off the seriousness of the bench warrant, declaring the judiciary has no power to “shut him down.” His followers online lapped it up, while legal experts shook their heads, noting that ignoring a court order is anything but wise, especially when a criminal defamation charge is on the line. For now, the bold influencer seems unfazed—his defiance only fueling the debate over whether Nigeria’s legal system can keep up with the speed and reach of digital criticism.
Meanwhile, for the gospel music community, the issue hits a nerve. The rift between Mercy and her former manager EeZee Tee had already raised eyebrows behind the scenes, but VDM’s amplification dragged private matters into the internet’s harsh spotlight. Mercy’s move to tackle the attacks head-on in court sends a message that she isn’t willing to let rumors define her story. Still, as this saga grows, all eyes are on whether the judiciary will enforce its authority or if VDM’s voice will continue to echo, uncensored, across Nigeria’s digital airwaves.
