Bribery allegations: I didn’t give Falana, Falz money, hold VeryDarkMan responsible- Bobrisky insists

Abdullateef Fowewe

Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky born Idris Okuneye, has denied defaming the renowned lawyer Femi Falana and his son, rapper Falz, in response to allegations stemming from a leaked audio recording.

The recording suggested Bobrisky claimed Falana and Falz sought a N10 million bribe for a presidential pardon during his imprisonment.

Following a demand for an apology and retraction from the Falanas, Bobrisky insisted that only the audio’s publisher, activist Martin Otse well known as VeryDarkMan, should be held accountable.

He reaffirmed his denial of any financial dealings with the Falanas regarding the alleged pardon.

Bobrisky wrote, “I Okuneye Idris aka Bobrisky didn’t give Falz or his dad any money for pardon. As a matter of fact, no penny was given to them. Have said this before and I will say it again. The person that published an audio online should take full responsibility for what he posted in public.

“My lawyer will respond to any further information the public wants about this ongoing issue trending on social media.”

In a separate post on Instagram, he wrote, “In reply to the two letters in circulation from the law firm of the Falanas. I like to state for the records and pending the official reply from my counsel, state for the avoidance of doubt that I Okuneye Idris Olarewaju aka Bobrisky did not publish any defamatory statement or statements concerning the learned SAN and his son Falz and that in the public domain pursuant to my solicitor’s letter dated the 27th day of September 2024 that I have denied any knowledge of what VDM published.

“I stand to express denial and put the matter to strict proof and advise that whoever has been defamed should hold the publisher of defamatory content and my fundamental rights to privacy of my communications should be respected and protected. Best.”