Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has raised alarm over an alleged plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to frame and arrest him.
In a video posted on his Instagram page, VDM claimed that he received insider information about a plot to target him due to his outspoken criticism of the EFCC and its chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede.
According to VDM, a prominent lawyer and an influential social media personality recently visited the EFCC office in Abuja to present evidence against him. The supposed evidence includes a video of him spraying money at an event—an act that could be considered naira abuse, which is illegal in Nigeria.
VDM further claimed that an EFCC officer confirmed he was on their watchlist, citing his frequent criticisms of the agency and its leadership.
In his video, VDM directly called out the EFCC, saying:
“EFCC Abuja, I heard you had two visitors today—one is an influencer, and the other, a very big lawyer.
They came because of me, bringing clips of me spraying money, and told EFCC, ‘This is the opportunity to go after VeryDarkMan.’”
“The officer they spoke to agreed, saying, ‘Yes, VeryDarkMan has been coming for us and talking rudely about our Oga.’
Now you people’s interests have aligned, and you are teaming up against me.”
VDM’s allegations have sparked a wave of reactions online. While some of his supporters are calling for transparency, others are urging him to be cautious.
- @iamkenzy – “VDM, be careful. These people can do anything to silence you.”
- @officialjasmine – “If EFCC is truly planning this, then Nigeria is finished!”
- @bigbenz22 – “Bro, just get your legal team ready. You don talk too much about them, now them wan use you make example.”
