Blogger Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed how he obtained a controversial phone recording of cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky.
The revelation was made on Monday when the blogger appeared before a House of Representatives panel investigating bribery accusations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
Officials from the EFCC and NCoS were also present as the Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions began their investigation into the bribery and corruption allegations made by the blogger against the anti-graft agency and the prison service.
Initially, the blogger refused to speak to the committee, citing the absence of Bobrisky, who had been invited but sent a lawyer instead.
Lawmakers, however, countered his refusal and passed a motion compelling him to address the matter concerning the voice recording he had released.
Despite threats of arrest from the committee, the blogger insisted his lawyer would speak on his behalf. Eventually, his lawyer persuaded him to address the committee.
VeryDarkMan then explained the authenticity of the widely circulated audio, revealing that it was obtained from someone to whom Bobrisky owed money, and submitted part of the recording as evidence.
In a viral video, VeryDarkMan alleged that Bobrisky paid ₦15 million to the EFCC to drop money laundering charges against him following an incident in April when he was caught spraying naira, leading to a court sentencing him to six months in prison.
The blogger further claimed that Bobrisky paid millions of naira to secure a favorable placement while in prison.
Bobrisky has since denied these allegations, and both the EFCC and NCoS have launched investigations into the blogger’s claims.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to carry out an independent investigation into the blogger’s allegations.
Source: The nation
