Activist Aisha Yesufu believes that if esteemed lawyer Femi Falana and his son, rapper Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, allow their conflict with social critic Very Dark Man to go unaddressed, it may be perceived as an admission of guilt regarding the allegations made against them in an audio recording released by Very Dark Man.
Recently, Very Dark Man shared an audio conversation in which Bobrisky claimed that Falz had contacted him, stating that his father, Femi Falana, could help secure a presidential pardon for Bobrisky in exchange for 10 million naira to clear his criminal record.
In a letter dated September 25, Femi Falana’s legal representative, Taiwo Olawanle, labeled the allegations as a malicious and reckless attempt to damage his reputation. The senior lawyer asserted that he has never discussed Bobrisky’s pardon or any related matters.
Falana demanded an immediate retraction of the publication and an apology from Very Dark Man to be issued on all his platforms within 24 hours. Falz also denied the allegations, claiming that his only interaction with Bobrisky was when the cross-dresser called him from “prison” asking for money, which he declined.
Both father and son insisted on a retraction and an apology from Very Dark Man within 24 hours. However, VDM refused to apologize, stating that he did not defame the Falana family but only brought the audio to light to prompt an investigation into Bobrisky’s claims.
Reacting to the situation on X, Aisha wrote:
“In the last few days, I have been shocked by the mindset of many.
Some believe they own you when you speak out against injustice or support someone.
If the Falanas let this go unchallenged, the same people will claim they are guilty of the accusations. Now that they are addressing it, they call it oppression.
The same people who said they should clear their names are now criticizing them for doing so.
For those who believe the focus should solely be on corruption and not on the Falanas pursuing defamation cases, have you ever heard of multitasking? Both can be addressed simultaneously. If the person in the video has evidence for the accusations, then he should go to court; otherwise, he should apologize, and everyone can move on.
Many who disregard reputation expect others to do the same. Wanting to tarnish a family’s hard-earned name and thinking they should just let it slide is absurd!
The corruption case and the defamation issue can coexist!”
