Speed Darlington will celebrate Christmas in detention, as his lawyer provides an update on his arraignment.

The ongoing legal situation involving Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, represented by lawyer Stan Alieke, has recently progressed to the courts. Reports from Naija News indicate that the contentious case against Darlington, which involves fellow artist Burna Boy, has been formally charged in court.

Darlington was re-arrested in Owerri, Imo State, upon returning to Nigeria for a performance. Following his arrest, he was transferred to the Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja, where he has remained in custody.

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has voiced concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding Darlington’s detention, suggesting that influential figures may be orchestrating the singer’s legal troubles. Adeyanju asserts that the Nigeria Police Force is infringing upon Darlington’s rights and emphasizes that the musician had no intention of evading legal obligations; his return to Nigeria was prompted by an emergency in the United States.

To expedite Darlington’s release, Adeyanju has initiated a fundamental rights proceeding at the Federal High Court. According to Alieke, the lack of court arraignment last week was due to judges attending a conference. He noted that the judiciary will be on recess for the festive season until late January, which may delay further proceedings in this high-profile case.

As these developments unfold, the implications for Speed Darlington and the wider music community remain to be seen.