A Test of Legal Loopholes: Activist VeryDarkMan Remains Locked Up Despite Administrative Bail
EFCC Postpones Liberation of VeryDarkMan; Legal Representative Attests Insufficient Bail Documentation
Martins Otse, famously known as VeryDarkMan, finds himself stuck in a legal conundrum as his attorney, Deji Adeyanju, expresses growing exasperation over the obstacles in securing his client's release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Despite being granted administrative bail, Otse languishes in custody due to his inability to meet the EFCC's stated conditions for his release. In a statement released on Tuesday, the EFCC confirmed the granting of administrative bail but stated that Otse will remain detained until his compliance with the conditions set forth.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed that their initial invite to Otse stemmed from multiple petitions brandishing serious financial crimes allegations. Unfortunately, Otse ignored repeated invitations to appear before the commission, leading to his eventual arrest. Oyewale reiterated, "The EFCC has the lawful authority to keep Otse detained like any other suspect under its purview, and the requisite Remand Order was obtained for this purpose."
As public scrutiny multiplies, the EFCC reemphasized that Otse's detention was a lawful action and not a response to his fiery criticisms of the commission on social media. In a statement, Oyewale clarified that while Otse's criticism is discourteous, it did not play a role in his arrest.
In response to the EFCC's statement, Deji Adeyanju voiced concern over the lack of transparency in the bail process, asserting that despite numerous requests, the necessary documents outlining VeryDarkMan's release conditions have yet to be received by his legal team. "Bail was granted to VeryDarkMan, albeit social media bail, but we have yet to obtain any official documentation regarding his release conditions," Adeyanju posted on his social media accounts.
Responding to mounting public attention, the EFCC reassured the public that the arrest was not a silencing tactic and urged them to abstain from speculating about the motivations behind Otse's detention. Oyewale emphasized that the EFCC is dedicated to completing its work without interference and that further updates will be shared once the investigation has been concluded.
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- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it granted administrative bail to Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, but he still remains in EFCC custody.
- Despite being granted bail, Otse languishes in EFCC custody due to his inability to meet the EFCC's stated conditions for his release, causing growing exasperation among his attorney, Deji Adeyanju.
- Otse's detention was a result of multiple petitions brandishing serious financial crimes allegations, and Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, reiterated that the EFCC has the authority to keep Otse detained like any other suspect.
- Deji Adeyanju has voiced concern over the lack of transparency in the bail process, asserting that the necessary documents outlining VeryDarkMan's release conditions have yet to be received by his legal team.
- Amidst mounting public attention and concern, the EFCC has reassured the public that the arrest was not a silencing tactic and encouraged them to abstain from speculating about the motivations behind Otse's detention.
- As the legal battle continues, Naija public figures like Fisayo Soyombo and Mark Angel have expressed their support and solidarity with VeryDarkMan, calling for the EFCC to show evidence of the initial invitation sent to him and to provide transparency in the bail process.
