VeryDarkMan’s Arrest: Veryfairman Bows Out of Protest, Alleges He Was Attacked, Cries in Video

• VeryDarkMan's protege, Veryfairman, has withdrawn from leading a protest to secure the critic's release
• Veryfairman, in a new video, claimed he was attacked diabolically after he shared plans to lead the protest
• The social media influencer, who was seen crying in the video, called for prayers, stirring reactions from Nigerians
• In a chat with Legit.ng, a social media commentator shared his take on VeryDarkMan's arrest and people's reaction

Veryfairman, the protege of Martins 'VeryDarkMan' Otse, caused a buzz on social media on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after he bowed out of leading a protest to secure the critic's release.

VeryDarkMan, who was reportedly taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following his arrest on Friday, 2 May, has yet to regain his freedom.

VeryDarkMan's arrest caused uproar online, with many of his fans, including Veryfairman, sharing plans to protest for his release.

Veryfairman initially made a video where he disclosed that he would be leading a protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, to secure VDM's release.

He said,

"All ratels in Port Harcourt be on standby. We protest note: peaceful protest, VDM must gain freedom."

However, shortly after, another video was shared on Veryfairman's page, where he spoke about his health challenges.

VDM's protege claimed he was attacked diabolically and was scared for his life, calling on Nigerians to pray for him.

Another clip showed him in an emotional state as he shared that he had received threatening messages.

A caption on the video read:

"Please, @veryfairman1 needs your prayers. Earlier today, he was unconscious but currently treatment is ongoing. He can’t be able to lead ph protest 🪧 on Tues #freevdm courtesy: brother."

The video of Veryfairman speaking about his health condition is below:

Veryfairman also shared another video on his Instagram as proof of the problems he was currently facing.

VDM Reactions as Veryfairman bows out of protest

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions, as some netizens refused to believe Veryfairman's claim that he was feeling unwell. Some of these comments are included below:

samsonfikemi said:

"My brother I'm putting you in my prayers, no worry you go dey alright before 6 am. Pls make sure you lead oo"

only_one_fadda_faddaz reacted:

"Been on his page and I knew he wasn’t a real g."

dboy24_ said:

"VDM ordained u no worry u go need our protest."

oladayoshittu522 commented:

"Just put one omo atare just one and it’s omo not odidi atare just put it inside your swallow you want to eat and let it be the first one you want to it I mean the first one you will put on mouth when you want to eat so you will put the omo atare inside then use the okele to touch stew and swallow it that will prevent you from all spiritual atare including asasi,ata,aransi,ofa."

johnny.vaudinz wrote:

"Liver cut, the fear of Efcc is the beginning of the end for Nigerian youths & a good future.."

djsilvercashy said:

"Veryfairman very weak man ."

Relationship between Veryfairman and Verydarkman

While some believed that Veryfairman developed cold feet because of the planned protest, others opined that his ill health was genuine.

In October 2024, Verydarkman anointed Veryfairman to join him in his call for justice in Nigeria.

Before his ordination, Veryfairman was imitating VDM's voice and fashion style, going about shirtless or with a singlet. He was a gym enthusiast just like his mentor, as he acquired muscles from regular exercise, which he gladly flaunted, and to cap it all, he spoke in the same way as the social critic.

VDM gave him one of his neckpieces, and his protege claimed that he was fully fortified to call for justice against societal wrongdoings.

The self-acclaimed protege vowed not to stop imitating Verydarkman until the latter tells him to.

He said people think he is jobless. He informed them that he is a fashionista, a continental and national chef, a video creator and a fitness model.

VDM thought Nigerians love him - Commentator

According to Godwin Ponmile, social media critic VeryDarkMan thought he was loved by Nigerians.

"I am in no way surprised that many so much hate VDM. I am just bothered about how he thought Nigerians loved him. Nigerians grow jealous of courageous people. Those who stand to speak up for them are ITKs 'I Took Know.'

You will see them silent and mute, quietly wishing for your downfall. The day you face some public challenges, you will begin to see their comments," he said.

Veryfairman says VeryDarkMan needs prayers

Legit.ng also previously reported that Veryfairman had reacted to VeryDarkMan's EFCC arrest in Abuja.

VDM's protege sent a warning to those behind the arrest and called for prayers for the social media critic.

Sola Sanusi, HOD of the Entertainment Desk, contributed to this article. She explained the relationship between Verydarkman and Veryfairman.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng