Social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed that he has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The invitation follows a petition filed by legal practitioner Blessing Agbomhere of Blessing Agbomhere & Partners, requesting a thorough investigation into the financial dealings, sponsorship structure, and funding sources of both VeryDarkMan and activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju.
Reacting via his social media page, VeryDarkMan described the move as a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence critical voices.
He further alleged that members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are using legal processes to target individuals who openly criticize the government, insisting the petition is aimed at suppressing dissent over the administration’s handling of national issues.
BACKSTORY…
The development follows a petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by lawyer Blessing Agbomhere, who called for an investigation into the financial activities, sponsorship structure, and funding sources of social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, as well as activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju.
The petition reportedly raised questions about the source of funds behind their activism and public engagements, prompting the anti-graft agency to issue an invitation for clarification.
In response, VeryDarkMan publicly confirmed receiving the EFCC invitation and argued that the move is politically motivated. He alleged that individuals linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are using legal channels to target outspoken critics of the government.
The situation adds to the growing tension between prominent online activists and authorities, especially as social media continues to play a major role in political criticism and public accountability in Nigeria.
