Stan Alieke, the legal representative of embattled singer Speed Darlington, has officially severed ties with his client.
In a surprising turn of events, Alieke announced that both he and his law firm, Law Capitol, would no longer be providing legal counsel to the controversial artist. The announcement came via a post on his Instagram story, signaling a definitive end to their professional relationship.
This decision marks a significant shift in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Speed Darlington, who has been entangled in a prolonged legal dispute following his arrest.
In his statement, Alieke made it clear that his firm was formally withdrawing from representing Darlington in any legal matters. He wrote, “I and my law firm (Law Capitol) have officially withdrawn from legally representing Mr. Darlington Achakpo PKA Speed Darlington/Akpi and cease to act as his legal attorneys.”
Although he did not provide further details on the specific reasons for the separation, the timing of the announcement has raised speculation. The development comes at a critical juncture, just days after Darlington secured his release from detention, where he had been held for an extended period in Kuje prison.
The singer’s legal troubles stemmed from allegations of cyberstalking Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy, an accusation that led to his incarceration for two months.
During his time in detention, the case sparked public debates, with many questioning the severity of the charges against him. As his legal representative, Alieke had been vocal in his defense, at one point alleging that Burna Boy had used his influence to ensure that Darlington remained behind bars.
The lawyer’s claims of police manipulation intensified discussions about the role of power and money in Nigeria’s legal system, further fueling the controversy surrounding the case.
With Alieke and his firm now distancing themselves from the embattled singer, Speed Darlington faces an uncertain legal future. The sudden legal withdrawal raises questions about whether internal disputes or strategic considerations influenced the decision.
It also remains unclear whether Darlington has secured new legal representation to continue fighting the allegations against him. As the situation unfolds, the controversy surrounding his case—and the accusations against Burna Boy—are likely to remain topics of discussion in the public sphere
