# Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan public criticisms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-activist-verydarkman-public-criticisms
> Updated: 2026-10-24T13:11:45.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has initiated a series of public criticisms targeting various Nigerian institutions.

The controversy began with Otse criticizing Pastor Arome Osayi regarding the preacher’s relocation to the United States. Otse argued that Osayi’s emphasis on religious revival over technological or industrial advancement is “detrimental to the country’s progress,” claiming such rhetoric encourages youth to rely on prayer rather than innovation. He further highlighted a contradiction in the pastor relocating to a nation built on technology after previously downplaying such advancements.

This activism has since expanded to include the political and legal sectors. Otse has criticized President Bola Tinubu, alleging “growing impunity among government officials,” and has challenged the Nigerian legal profession. Legal experts, including Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, have noted that while his criticisms were “hurtful,” they contain truths that necessitate introspection and potential reforms, such as stricter accreditation for law faculties.

More recently, Otse has targeted regional leadership and celebrities, criticizing Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for a perceived failure to provide meaningful development for the state. He also addressed the singer Davido, stating he feels no obligation to provide the artist special treatment, sparking debate regarding the accountability of influential families and the role of celebrities in Nigerian politics.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Social media activist VeryDarkMan criticizes Adeleke family and Davido

Social media activist VeryDarkMan has criticized Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and singer Davido, questioning their contributions to state development and political accountability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-media-activist-verydarkman-criticizes-adeleke-family-and-davido

### 2026-10-12: VeryDarkMan sparks debate across Nigeria's religious, political, and legal sectors

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan is driving national debate through criticisms of religious leaders, government impunity under President Tinubu, and the standards of the Nigerian legal profession.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/verydarkman-sparks-debate-across-nigerias-religious-political-and-legal-sectors

### 2026-09-27: VeryDarkMan criticizes Pastor Arome Osayi over US relocation

Activist VeryDarkMan criticized Pastor Arome Osayi for relocating to the US, arguing his teachings on religious revival over innovation hinder Nigerian development.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/verydarkman-criticizes-pastor-arome-osayi-over-us-relocation

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