Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a lawsuit against social media critic Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), seeking ₦1.1 billion in damages for alleged defamatory statements made by VDM on social media.

This legal action follows a public dispute between Mercy Chinwo and her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (EeZee Tee). Mercy Chinwo accused EeZee Tee of misappropriating approximately $345,000 in royalties, leading to the involvement of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC initially pursued the case but later withdrew, recognizing it as a contractual dispute rather than a criminal matter. ​

VDM publicly criticized Mercy Chinwo during this period, which led to her defamation lawsuit against him. In response, VDM issued a public apology to Mercy Chinwo. ​

Additionally, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has urged both parties to resolve their issues amicably and avoid prolonged legal battles.

The situation continues to develop as all parties navigate the legal proceedings and public discourse surrounding these events.