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On Saturday, January 3, 2026, social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, released a phone recording allegedly featuring Harrison Gwamnishu. The audio suggests Gwamnishu’s team offered to help a kidnapping victim’s family only if they agreed to clear his name of fraud allegations later. Otse described the move as calculated damage control.
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse has publicly rejected an apology from Harrison Gwamnishu, describing it as a strategic attempt to save face rather than an act of genuine regret.
The controversy deepened on Saturday, January 3, 2026, when Otse released a call recording that he claims exposes the true motives behind Gwamnishu’s recent actions.
Otse alleges that Gwamnishu is using a kidnapping case in Auchi to manipulate public opinion and clean up his battered reputation.
This comes shortly after Harrison Gwamnishu begs for forgiveness after admitting financial errors, a move that initially garnered sympathy from some quarters.
The alleged secret conditions
In the video shared on his Instagram page, Otse played an audio recording purportedly involving Gwamnishu’s team and the family of a kidnapped man. The conversation suggests that the team agreed to assist in raising ransom funds but attached strict conditions to their help.
According to the recording, the family would need to provide written statements clearing Gwamnishu of wrongdoing once the victim was safe. These statements would specifically require the withdrawal of complaints filed with the police and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Otse argued that these demands prove Gwamnishu is prioritizing his legal safety over the immediate life of the victim. The critic warned that Gwamnishu’s refusal to speak publicly about the kidnapping details was a calculated tactic to avoid scrutiny.
** accusations of ‘evil’ intent**
Visibly angry, Otse addressed Gwamnishu directly in the video, labelling him “evil” and lacking in human conscience. He claimed that the conditions placed on the family could delay the rescue process and endanger the victim further.
Otse insisted that he possesses more damning evidence and warned Gwamnishu to stop playing games with people’s lives.
The release of this audio has intensified the backlash, even as VeryDarkMan slams Ruth Kadiri for deleting post supporting Harrison Gwamnishu amid the unfolding scandal.
Otse concluded his message by demanding that Gwamnishu drop the “damage control” tactics and focus solely on the safe release of the kidnapped individual.
