Popular Nigerian activist Verydarkman has finally broken his silence following the recent meeting between superstar singer Davido, nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The high-profile visit to the presidential office sparked mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians questioning the intent behind the meeting, especially given the current socio-economic challenges in the country.
Responding to the backlash and the calls for him to speak, Verydarkman took to his social media page to clarify his stance.
He stated clearly that he has no problem with anyone choosing to vote for or associate with any political figure, including President Tinubu. However, he emphasized that his issue lies with celebrities using their large platforms to manipulate or influence the masses for personal gain or political favoritism.
According to Verydarkman, it’s one thing to meet with political figures in private or for personal reasons, but it’s another to publicly endorse or glamorize such figures in a way that could mislead fans, especially when the political climate is tense and Nigerians are facing real struggles.
His reaction has since generated fresh debates online, with some praising his consistency and others defending Davido and Cubana Chief Priest’s freedom to associate with anyone they choose.
He said in part …
“if you want to support Tinubu come 2027, that is your business. If you want to support any party that’s your business. So if you dey talk say make I set camera because of Chief Priest and Davido, I ain’t gat that time, but where me and them go get problem na when 2027 make them campaign for anybody. They no get that right. Na where we go get problem be that.”
Watch the video below;
See some reactions below;
jessy_wonda said: “Who does him think he is”
aduke_ewa remarked: “I agree with him for the first ttme gey He said nothing but the truth”
slimsharon said: “My own is who weaved his hair. I need the stylist. So neat.”
amyluv_official wrote: “I will agree with him on this one. Even if i never agree with most of his things”
nuellapogo said: “I love this boy”
estianacakesandmore wrote: “What did he say deal with? And he is right, let the people decide, celebrities should stay out of it. We need to speak and choose for ourselves.”
o_nyinye_ said: “First time I agree with him”
emily_emilight said: “I don’t understand, how can you ask someone not to use their platform to promote or campaign for who they want? Like who are you? Are you now the king of the earth? Telling a full grown adult that you will have problems with them if they use their platform to campaign.”