VeryDarkMan’s Arrest: Is Nigeria Ready for Unfiltered Truth or Just Selective Outrage

On May 2, 2025, Nigeria’s digital world was rocked by the arrest of one of its most controversial voices: Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).

The EFCC confirmed it picked up the activist over multiple petitions, citing cyberstalking and defamation. But this isn’t just about VDM. It’s about what Nigeria is willing to tolerate in the name of truth—and what it’s too afraid to hear.

A Voice You Can’t Ignore

VeryDarkMan doesn’t do brand partnerships or comedy skits. His content is investigative, combative, and brutally honest. And for a country battling institutional rot, that voice is either a beacon—or a siren.

The Legal Storm

The EFCC claims the arrest is procedural. But critics argue it’s the continuation of a trend where Nigeria’s justice system is being used to police dissent rather than crime.

The Internet Erupts

Celebrity support poured in. Davido. Mr. P. The influencers. They see him as a watchdog.

Others, like Blessing CEO, called it “sweet karma.” In their view, VDM has dished too much heat not to expect some return fire.

More Than a Man

This isn’t just about one activist. This is about freedom of expression in a digital age. Who sets the limits? Who decides what’s defamation and what’s truth? The outcome of this case could reshape how boldly anyone speaks online in Nigeria.

Final Thought

Whether you agree with VeryDarkMan or not, we must ask:

Do we defend freedom of speech—even when it’s uncomfortable? Or only when it flatters us?

If it’s the latter, we don’t want truth. We want silence.

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Let’s talk about what Nigeria should be—a place of silence, or a space for bold truth.