Delta State Governor's Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, has publicly called for the arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, over an alleged unauthorised recording of court proceedings involving Afrobeats singer Peter Okoye of the defunct group P-Square. In an Instagram post on August 10, 2026, Ossai Ovie confirmed he had engaged a lawyer and was preparing to file a formal petition with the court, as well as contact relevant authorities.
Legal Grounds for Arrest Demand
Ossai Ovie outlined three key legal grounds for his position. First, he argued that court proceedings cannot be recorded or broadcast without the express permission of the court. Second, he described the act as contempt of court under Nigerian law, and a direct violation of court rules and practice directions. Third, he raised concerns about the judiciary being drawn into what he called a "content and social media circus," warning that it undermines the dignity of legal proceedings and the right to fair hearing for all parties involved.
In his words: "Courtrooms are places of justice, not content studios. The dignity of the court and the right to fair hearing of all parties involved must be respected. VeryDarkMan will and must be arrested and prosecuted for this illegal act. No one is above the law. Not because of followers, not because of clout."
Public Interest in Judicial Integrity
The Delta Gov aide did not stop at criticism. He made it clear that his disappointment in VeryDarkMan extended beyond personal sentiment, framing the matter as one of public interest in protecting Nigeria's judicial institutions. "We must defend the rule of law and the integrity of our courts," he wrote, signing off the post in his full name.
The incident follows what appears to be growing tension around the legal dispute involving Peter Okoye, with the alleged court recording drawing widespread attention online before Ossai's intervention raised the stakes considerably.
VeryDarkMan's Withdrawal from P-Square Feud
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that VeryDarkMan announced his withdrawal from the ongoing P-Square family saga after alleging that Peter Okoye attempted to use him in the dispute. He explained in a video that he apportioned 40% of the blame to Jude Okoye for refusing to step down as manager, while assigning the remaining 60% across Peter, his wife, and others involved.
VDM also dismissed claims that Peter confided in him, insisting he was being unfairly targeted by critics before declaring the matter closed. The legal action initiated by Ossai Ovie Success now adds a new dimension to the controversy, potentially leading to formal proceedings against the activist.
