Popular Nigerian social critic VeryDarkMan aka VDM, has revealed why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested him.
VeryDarkMan was arrested on Friday, 2nd May, following a visit to a GTBank branch in Abuja.
His detention sparked widespread reactions across the country, as fans and celebrities staged protests at EFCC offices, condemning what they described as an unlawful detention.
He was eventually released on Wednesday evening, after spending five days in custody.
Speaking after his release, VeryDarkMan disclosed that the authorities suspected him of involvement in money laundering.
Expressing disbelief at the allegations, he stated in a viral video circulating on social media that he does not possess the kind of wealth that would justify such suspicions.
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He said, “They think I am into money laundering, how would they put money laundering for person wey no get money? I have done so many charities, and them they wonder how. They don’t know that I use debt for charity. Anyway, we are outside, with my lawyer, of course.”
His release was announced on Wednesday by former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, via his X handle.
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“Thanks to unrelenting efforts of all @thatverydarkman has been released from unjust detention at the @officialEFCC. He is with his ebullient lawyer, @adeyanjudeji,” Sowore tweeted.
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VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, also confirmed the release on Wednesday via a post on X, expressing gratitude to Nigerians and various public figures who spoke up in support.
“VDM released to us on bail,” Adeyanju wrote.
“Special thanks to @DAPLawFirm, especially the head of our firm @Marvin_Omorogbe. Thank you Nigerians for speaking up for him Egbon @YeleSowore. Thank you HE Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Davido, opposition lawmakers, etc. I must also thank the chairman of EFCC for indulging and listening to all my concerns since on Friday last week and his team. The struggle continues,” he added.
