A throwback photo of controversial activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has stirred a flurry of reactions after it surfaced on social media.
The picture, which was shared online, shows Verydarkman shirtless, posing for a snapshot against the backdrop of an unfinished building.
The photo was shared on Instagram by the activist himself, who is known for his outspoken nature and frequent visual appearances in singlets.
However, Nollywood producer, Stanley Ontop seized the moment to criticize the activist, suggesting that his habit of standing shirtless started at a young age.
Stanley wrote:
“Una Activist. Na from kid him start to Dey naked. Very irresponsible dirty dark man. See as him Dey like … It is well.”
See reactions to the photo below;
kemybily said: “Him throwback day far better than your present.”
official_benie_ said: “This VDM throwback still make sense pass your present and future.”
creamy_angel17 said: “Everybody get throwback na. He’s still cute though.”
mary__okocha said: “It’s the song you use for your posts for me. Them dey always ryhme.”
nngoddess_ said: “You both come from the Trenches in your early years.. A life in which you trying to make better..😞 No need to judge what you come from.”
Actress Iyabo Ojo has vowed not to engage in online fight with controversial social media activist, VeryDarkMan.
Actress Rita Edochie, the Nollywood veteran, has shown support to media critic “verydarkman” in a post on Instagram amidst controversy.
The actress took to her Instagram, where she expressed support for verydarkman on Tuesday saying “Mr Verydarkman is a great activist and more, take it or leave it, he is doing marvellously well.”
“He admits that at times he goes off track as the human being he is, please my people my people always forgive him if not for anything, for the good ones he is doing pretty well.
She added “I love and support you wholeheartedly, not because I want to famz myself around you, to prevent you from making me a subject topic. see eeh, if you discover any oppressing move that I have made against anyone using my status in society, please you can call me out and I will explain.
Some fans expressed their disappointment with what the actress had posted saying.
@evacomedytv said “I can’t wait to witness the day it will reach your turn to be insulted …to think I used to like you but finally I think old age doesn’t come with wisdom after all.
@haj.beebat said “On this particular issue mama you lost a fan.
@callme_omalicha said “Until he comes for you and Queen may, mama sit this one out, that man will not hesitate to insult and disrespect at any slightest opportunity.
Controversial activist, Verydarkman has allegedly been granted bail, hours after he was arrested for the umpteenth time.
Hours ago, it was reported that the police arrestedthe Abuja-based activist over an undisclosed offense.
His arrest had followed his recent online spat with the billionaire businessman Obi Cubana and the music executive Paulo Okoye.
According to an online journalist and social commentator @PIDOMNIGERIA, Verydarkman has again been granted bail.
It was opined that some very influential personalities came to the aid of the activist.
@PIDOMNIGERIA wrote …
“According to the commissioner of Police FCT command, #verydarkman has been granted bail. It was a power play in the last few hours. Some quiet influential persons are now in love with VDM’S work.”
@Elliotcute commented: “None is perfect he’s doing an amazing job to a large extent.”
@OMatarazi wrote: “If this guy contest for governor or local government chairman, he would likely win ooo at the pace he is going”
@iamcollinsopara remarked: “It’s outrageous VDM exposing corruption gets arrested while the alleged fraudster roams free.
The Nigerian authorities need to focus on the real criminals instead of silencing those who speak out against them.”
@Oladapomikky1 stated: “Men Mount for VDM… And must be protected because he’s a national treasure”
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested popular social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan days following his release from prison.
VeryDarkMan was reportedly arrested on the orders of the Police Commissioner of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Igwe.
In a post via X on Sunday, activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju stated that VeryDarkMan was arrested for allegedly exposing a Nigerian who purportedly defrauded someone abroad.
According to Adeyanju, the controversial social media influencer was arrested on allegations of defamation.
“Our client, @thatverydarkman has just been arrested by the police on the instruction of CP Igwe for exposing someone who allegedly duped a Nigerian abroad.
“Instead of the police to arrest the person alleged to have duped someone, they arrested VDM on allegation of defamation,” he stated.
It would be recalled that the critic spent weeks in prison some weeks ago following allegations of cyberbullying.
Jngwobia1 said: “Advice ur client to talk less. No be everything be dragging people up n down. Dragging people after Davido wedding wasn’t necessary.”
AdamsOmoboriowo noted: “See person wey you Dey represent, how has the standards fallen.”
Yollzz_D stated: “He’s been defaming characters since that wedding he went to, ain’t he out on bail to speak on Iyabo again while they have a pending case?…. What are the BAIL restrictions? I need all those he defamed to open endless cases he’s very bold, he will be bold in jail!”
JACOB_EML added: “Lol instead of you to wear wig and coat to appear at the police station you are here giving statements your client is a trouble maker and this what you will keep doing anytime he commits a crime.. talk to your clients to stop interfering into other people’s business.”
UmoOtobong noted: “So after studying law, this is your client 😭.”
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