Atiku Condemns “Abuse of Power” in VeryDarkMan’s Detention by Tinubu Govt
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Government Over VDM DetentionFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fiercely criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for detaining social media influencer Martins “VeryDarkMan” Otse , labeling it a brazen display of political repression by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement on Monday, Atiku accused the government of weaponizing law enforcement to silence dissent: “The arrest and continued detention of VeryDarkMan without formal charges is a flagrant violation of constitutional rights and a chilling sign of growing authoritarianism under Tinubu.” The Arrest: A Timeline of Controversy Detention Details: VDM was arrested by EFCC’s Special Duty Committee (SDC) Unit 4 at GTBank’s Garki, Abuja branch, following public criticism of the bank over unauthorized debits from his mother’s account. EFCC’s Vague Defense: Spokesperson Dele Oyewale cited “petitions from unidentified persons” but refused to confirm the arrest, stating, […]
