Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has addressed rumors involving the controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.
During an appearance on Channels Television’s "Politics Today," Falana firmly stated, "Bobrisky never spoke to me, I have never met him, I do not know him from Adam." He clarified that it was his son, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, who had been contacted by Bobrisky.
The situation unfolded when a blogger, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, released an audio clip alleging that Falana sought a presidential pardon for Bobrisky in exchange for N10 million.
However, VeryDarkMan later apologized to Falana during a session with the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions, retracting his derogatory claims.
Falana revealed details of the conversation between Falz and Bobrisky, stating, "Yes, my son said this guy was appealing to people for assistance and called my son I think on May 4 this year – please can you give me N3 million to be placed in a special part of the prison, we call it the VIP section."
Falz reportedly responded by questioning the legitimacy of the request, asking if it was authorized by the superintendent of prisons. Upon receiving a negative response, Falz declined to assist, advising Bobrisky to follow proper channels if he wished to make further contact.
This incident highlights several critical issues, including the role of social media in spreading misinformation and the challenges faced by legal advocates in maintaining their integrity amidst bribery allegations. Falana emphasized his commitment to justice, noting his history of assisting at least 280 convicted individuals in obtaining pardons without any financial gain.
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