- – Activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has declined an invitation from the EFCC concerning corruption allegations involving its officials, citing logistical issues and distrust in the agency.
- – His refusal follows the release of an audio recording where Bobrisky allegedly claims he was asked to pay N15 million to drop a money laundering charge, prompting the EFCC’s invitation for questioning.
- – VeryDarkMan has called for the EFCC to investigate its own officers before engaging with external parties, escalating concerns about the agency’s integrity amidst public scrutiny.
In a bold move that has captured the attention of social media users, activist and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, more commonly known as VeryDarkMan, has officially declined an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The agency had reached out to him concerning allegations of corruption involving its own officials, a matter that has sparked widespread debate amongst followers and critics alike.
A Controversial Audio Revelation
The invitation stems from a recent video posted by VeryDarkMan, in which he revealed an audio recording allegedly featuring fellow social media personality Bobrisky.
In the recording, Bobrisky purportedly claims that he was solicited to pay a staggering N15 million to have a money laundering charge against him dropped.
The serious implications of this claim prompted the EFCC to summon both VeryDarkMan and Bobrisky to its Lagos office for questioning, hoping to shed light on the alleged bribery.
However, VeryDarkMan has expressed reluctance to comply. In a statement released on Wednesday, he cited logistical concerns, stating that he does not reside in Lagos and is uncertain about the consequences of appearing there.
Instead, he suggested that the EFCC should relocate their investigation to Abuja, where the agency has its headquarters.
Calling for Accountability
Further igniting the controversy, VeryDarkMan challenged the EFCC’s authority, calling for an internal investigation into its own officers before engaging with external parties.
“Before you invite someone like me,” he remarked, “do a thorough investigation on your officers first. Once you have verified your own staff’s involvement in this matter, then you can extend an invitation to me.”
He continued by questioning the rationale behind the EFCC’s location choice for the investigation. “You are asking me to come to Lagos while your headquarters is in Abuja. That makes no sense,” he argued.
VeryDarkMan also expressed his concerns about the financial implications of attending the meeting, stating, “I don’t have N15 million to pay for anything. I don’t have any influential supporters, and I don’t want to be set up. I don’t trust you, and I won’t go to Lagos.”
In contrast, Bobrisky has vehemently denied the allegations, describing the audio recording as fraudulent and denying any involvement in paying a bribe to have charges against him dismissed.
This ongoing saga continues to raise questions about the integrity of the EFCC and its operations, as public scrutiny intensifies.
As the situation develops, many are keenly observing how the EFCC will respond to VeryDarkMan’s refusal and whether any further investigations will take place regarding the allegations made against its officials.
Watch the VDM video below.
