Nigerian social media personality and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has confirmed receiving an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a petition seeking an investigation into his financial activities.
The development comes after legal practitioner Blessing Agbomhere, through the law firm Blessing Agbomhere & Partners, reportedly submitted a petition to the anti-graft agency requesting a comprehensive probe into the funding sources, sponsorship arrangements and financial dealings of both VeryDarkMan and activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju.
Responding to the development on his social media platforms, VeryDarkMan described the investigation as an attempt to intimidate and silence individuals who criticise the government.
According to the activist, the petition was politically motivated and designed to suppress dissenting voices speaking out against national issues.
In a post shared on Instagram, VeryDarkMan alleged that individuals linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were behind the move to trigger the investigation through legal channels.
“They want to stop us from speaking against this government. So, they used their people to write petitions,” he wrote.
The EFCC has yet to publicly comment on the allegations or provide details regarding the scope of the invitation.
The matter has generated reactions online, with supporters and critics debating the implications of the investigation and its potential impact on freedom of expression and civic activism in Nigeria.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the EFCC nor representatives of Deji Adeyanju had issued an official response to the claims made by VeryDarkMan.
