Singer Terry Apala has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to social media activist VeryDarkMan, demanding the removal of a post accusing him of bribery involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Through a cease and desist letter from his legal team, Apala firmly denied the allegations, calling them baseless and harmful to his reputation. He insisted he has never engaged in any form of financial misconduct with any individual or organization.
Providing an alibi, Apala explained he was out of the country and observing Ramadan at the time the alleged incident was said to have occurred.
Concerned about the damage the false claims could inflict on both his image and the credibility of the EFCC, Apala has demanded a full retraction, a public apology, and a clearing of his name.
The letter reads in part: “This bribery allegation is entirely false and unfounded. I have never bribed anyone or participated in any financial corruption, whether with public or private entities.” Apala stressed that the accusations must be publicly withdrawn to protect his reputation and that of the EFCC.