Nigerian activist Verydarkman, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, has sparked a social media frenzy with his passionate condemnation of Hajia Fatima Lau, wife of Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau of Taraba North. The controversy erupted when Mrs. Lau allegedly ordered the arrest and detention of skit-maker Nafiu Hassan after he created a video highlighting the deplorable condition of the district’s roads.
Hassan’s skit shed light on the dangers posed by these neglected roads, which put citizens’ lives at risk daily. Verydarkman took to Instagram to denounce Mrs. Lau’s actions, emphasizing that as a senator’s wife, she holds no authority to act against a citizen who has done nothing wrong. He accused her of misusing her husband’s influence to silence those who speak truth to power.
Verydarkman also criticized the police for catering to the wealthy and powerful, issuing an ultimatum: release Hassan or face a relentless campaign exposing this injustice. This isn’t the first time Verydarkman has been at the center of controversy; he was previously arrested and detained for cyberbullying and defamation allegations.
Despite this, Verydarkman remains a prominent voice in Nigerian activism, known for his fearless criticism of those in power. His actions have sparked a vital conversation about abuse of authority, freedom of speech, and the role of influencers in shaping public discourse.