Apostle Arome: VDM Finally Opens Up About Why He Consistently Targets the Church for Criticism
- VeryDarkMan argued that the Nigerian government deliberately empowers religious institutions to prevent citizens from holding leaders accountable
- The social media critic claimed that praying for security, jobs, and healthcare shifts responsibility away from the government, where it truly belongs
- VeryDarkMan also linked the rise of insurgency figures to the unchecked spread of religious radicalisation across Nigeria
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Social media critic Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has fired back at followers questioning why he consistently targets the church in his social commentary, delivering a lengthy and impassioned response on Instagram on Wednesday, 30 September.
In the video, the activist addressed those who felt he was unfairly "persecuting the body of Christ" while leaving the government untouched. His argument was direct: the church is not the root problem, but it is an enabler of a system that keeps Nigerians passive and politically disengaged.
Source: Instagram
Why VeryDarkMan targets religion
According to VeryDarkMan, the Nigerian government has a calculated interest in keeping religion strong and influential. He pointed out that the government allocates public funds for both Christian pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Muslim pilgrimages to Mecca, a relationship he described as a mutual arrangement designed to keep citizens manageable.
His core point was that basic needs, including security, employment, and healthcare, are the constitutional responsibility of the government, not matters to be resolved through prayer. He argued that the moment Nigerians stop praying for those things and start demanding them from elected officials, the political class would face genuine accountability.
"Why are you praying for security? The government is supposed to create security for you," he said. "Why are you praying for a job? The government is supposed to create a job."
VeryDarkMan on insecurity and radicalisation
VeryDarkMan extended his argument to the issue of insecurity, pointing to the origins of Boko Haram founder Abubakar Shekau as a case study. He described Shekau as a product of the almajiri system, arguing that the unchecked spread of religious instruction without education or economic opportunity created the conditions for radicalisation and violence, including the abduction of the Chibok girls.
The critic closed by insisting that his goal is not anti-religion but about opening people's eyes to the role that religion plays in maintaining a broken status quo.
Source: Instagram
Watch VeryDarkMan explain his stance on the church and the Nigerian government below:
VeryDarkMan reacts to Apostle Arome’s U.S. identification on flyer
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that VDM turned up the heat on Apostle Arome Osayi amid their ongoing feud.
This time targeting a promotional flyer for an upcoming Cameroon for Jesus Crusade Conference.
In a video posted to his Instagram page on September 30, 2026, VDM took issue with how Osayi was listed on the flyer.
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