Netizens have expressed mixed reactions following the announcement of social media activist Very Dark Man’s bail conditions, sparking a debate over the fairness and severity of the requirements.
The controversy stems from Very Dark Man’s arrest by actress Tonto Dikeh for allegations of cyberbullying and threats to her life. This legal action ensued after Very Dark Man accused Dikeh of involvement with the GistLover blog, prompting death threats against her from supporters of the blog.
Expected to be released from detention on Monday, Very Dark Man was confronted with an arduous bail condition that has hindered his ability to secure release. The conditions demand a property and business owner based in Abuja with a government seal of oath, along with the surrender of an international passport for a year, and a staggering sum of 200 million naira.
The announcement of these stringent conditions has divided public opinion, with many questioning the rationale behind such steep requirements for a civil case.
