Omotayo Adigun
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has officially summoned Nigerian singer and social media personality, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, over a viral Instagram Live video in which he allegedly admitted to engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
In a letter dated May 28, 2025, the agency directed the entertainer to appear at its national headquarters in Abuja by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30th, 2025.
The invitation, which has since made the rounds online, states that Speed Darlington’s comments may constitute a serious violation of Nigerian laws, including the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.
The controversial live session — which was widely circulated on social media — featured Speed Darlington making shocking remarks implying he had sexual relations with a minor.
The incident sparked outrage from viewers and human rights advocates who immediately called for his arrest and investigation.
NAPTIP’s letter emphasized that the singer’s conduct, if substantiated, raises legal concerns over the abuse and exploitation of a minor, as well as the use of digital platforms to perpetuate unlawful acts.
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“You are hereby invited to report to the undersigned at the NAPTIP Headquarters, Abuja… over a case of trafficking in persons involving you,” the letter reads in part.
The development also coincides with renewed calls for stricter enforcement of child protection laws in Nigeria’s entertainment and influencer sectors. Several advocacy groups have condemned the normalization of predatory behavior in social media spaces and are urging NAPTIP and relevant agencies to ensure accountability.
As of the time of this report, Speed Darlington has not publicly responded to the letter or the accusations. A spokesperson for NAPTIP confirmed that failure to appear could trigger further legal action.
The case continues to draw national attention, with many Nigerians waiting to see if the law will be allowed to take its full course in what has become a test case for online accountability.