A Nigerian-American healthcare specialist, Kelvin Onyiaeze, has threatened to file a N1 billion defamation lawsuit against popular social media influencer Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan.
Onyiaeze made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, April 18, 2026, following allegations by VeryDarkMan accusing him of involvement in land-grabbing activities.
Describing the claims as “false, malicious, and baseless,” Onyiaeze said the viral video was a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation and incite public hostility against him.
The North American-Africa Coalition (NACA) also defended Onyiaeze at the briefing, describing him as a law-abiding U.S. citizen and a distinguished healthcare professional with an unblemished record.
“The allegations contained in the viral video are a total falsehood and a coordinated attempt at character assassination,” the coalition stated.
NACA warned that the use of social media to malign professionals, especially those in the diaspora, poses serious risks and could escalate beyond Nigeria.
The group expressed concern over VeryDarkMan tagging the U.S. State Department in the matter, saying it risks misleading diplomatic channels.
Citing the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, both Onyiaeze and NACA accused the influencer of cyberstalking, bullying, and spreading harmful content intended to cause reputational damage.
Onyiaeze urged the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Office of the Attorney General to investigate the matter and take decisive action.
He added that his legal team, led by Barrister Abubakar Orumah, has been instructed to commence legal proceedings, including filing a suit for libel and defamation against VeryDarkMan.
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