The arrest of DJ Chicken has continued to generate reactions online. Content creator VeryDarkMan has now shared his opinion, saying the government had grounds to act over the controversial statement.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — VeryDarkMan, a Nigerian social media personality, has reacted to the reported arrest of DJ Chicken following a viral video in which the entertainer allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu over the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. His comments have added to the growing online conversation surrounding the incident.
According to a video circulating on social media, VeryDarkMan said he understood why authorities acted against DJ Chicken. He argued that making statements that appear to threaten the life of another person, especially the son of the President, could amount to a criminal offence under Nigerian law. He also suggested that failing to respond could encourage others to make similar remarks in the future.
Speaking in the video, VeryDarkMan said, “What does the government want to use DJ Chicken to do? You go waste time say na DJ Chicken you wan arrest. I understand the government because if you give DJ Chicken a free pass, someone will say worse tomorrow. Saying you will kill the president’s son is a criminal offence. It’s clear he did it for attention, he can’t hurt anybody, just mouth.” The authenticity of the video and the circumstances surrounding DJ Chicken’s reported arrest have not been independently verified by Extra News Nigeria.
The controversy follows widespread reports on social media that DJ Chicken made comments directed at Seyi Tinubu in connection with the 2027 presidential election. As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not released a detailed public statement confirming the specific allegations, while the full circumstances surrounding the reported arrest remain unclear.
The development means the incident has renewed public discussion about the legal consequences of statements made on social media, particularly those interpreted as threats against public figures or their family members. Legal experts have consistently advised social media users to exercise caution, as online comments may attract investigation where authorities believe they violate Nigerian law.
