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Oscar Okhifo
Controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may invite him for questioning following a petition calling for an investigation into the funding sources and financial activities of himself and lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju.
The petition, reportedly submitted by a legal practitioner, Blessing Agbomhere, called on the EFCC to investigate the financial activities, asset acquisitions and funding sources of both Otse and lawyer-activist Deji Adeyanju.
It urged the anti-graft agency to carry out a detailed examination of their income streams, financial transactions and overall funding structure, with a view to determining whether their resources were legitimately earned and properly accounted for.
In a post seen by Daily independent, correspondent on his Facebook and X platforms on Sunday, VDM disclosed the petition and alleged that it was part of a coordinated attempt to subject his activism and that of Adeyanju to scrutiny over their sources of funding.
VDM, however, alleged that the petition was politically motivated and aimed at silencing his criticism of government policies as well as his involvement in advocacy and protest activities.
He claimed that the allegations were being used to discredit their activism, adding that suggestions describing their movements as “too organised” had raised suspicions about possible external sponsorship, including insinuations of terrorism financing.
The activist further alleged that the EFCC was preparing to invite him for questioning over the petition, although the anti-graft agency has not issued any official statement confirming such a move.
As of press time, neither the EFCC nor Deji Adeyanju had responded publicly to the claims, while the development continues to generate debate on transparency in activism funding and civic engagement in Nigeria.
