VDM Drags NAFDAC for Accusing Him of Inciting Anambra Traders To Cause Violence: “Greater Criminals”

• VDM has responded to comments made by the police regarding one of his videos, where he showed support for traders in Anambra state
• The activist recently visited a drug market in Anambra and alleged that NAFDAC was extorting money from the traders
• In his latest video, he accused the agency of demanding payments from traders labelled as fake drug sellers by the agency

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has responded to statements made about him by the Anambra state police and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

The controversial activist recently visited a drug market in Anambra state and promised the traders he would help them seek justice over the alleged mistreatment by NAFDAC.

After his clip went viral, he was warned by the state police and accused of trying to incite the traders. NAFDAC also issued a statement about him and called on security agencies to investigate the matter.

But in a recent video, VDM, who went viral over a hotel room photo recently, criticised both NAFDAC and the police over their statements.

He expressed relief that they did not accuse him of lying and insisted that Nigerians deserved to know that NAFDAC was allegedly extorting money from the drug traders.

VDM accuses NAFDAC amid extortion allegations

In the video, VDM claimed that NAFDAC collected N700,000 from drug traders in Anambra state.

He shared a receipt of payment made by one trader and said the agency had extorted money from about 1,000 people.

VDM further argued that if NAFDAC was collecting money from those labelled as fake drug sellers, the agency was enabling fraudsters to harm Nigerians.

He called NAFDAC "greater criminals" than those the agency accused of selling fake drugs.

VDM clarified that he was not inciting the traders against the public but raising awareness so they could protest and fight for their rights.

The TikToker emphasised that peaceful protest is not a crime.

VDM warned that NAFDAC must address the extortion allegations and urged the police to investigate the matter and ensure justice is served.

Speaking further, VDM expressed his admiration for the late NAFDAC director-general, Dora Akunyili, saying she was the only person who truly fought against fake drug sellers and manufacturers.

VDM calls on Nigerians to protect their rights

Also in the video, the activist, who recently criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over fair hearing, called on Nigerians to act before medicine prices skyrocket.

He warned that many would struggle to afford drugs if nothing is done, as traders may no longer be able to sustain their businesses due to the heavy extortion.

See the video here:

Comedian Deeone shares observation about VDM

Legit.ng earlier reported that the former Big Brother Naija housemate Deone shared an observation about VDM.

The TikToker had alerted Nigerians that his NGO’s website had been hacked and funds stolen. Although many did not believe him, he continued to insist that the claim was true.

Speaking on this, Deone said people should put the missing funds saga aside and support VDM because something was wrong.

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

Source: Legit.ng