"If U Are Not Careful": Pastor's Prophecy about Verydarkman Days before His Arrest Trends Online

• The arrest of online critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, after he visited a bank with his mum, has sent social media users into a frenzy
• The arrest made many revisit a prophecy that a pastor had released on Facebook a few days before the arrest
• David Oletu, the managing editor of The Diadem Magazine, spoke with Legit.ng about the impact of Verydarkman's arrest on other digital activists or content creators

A prophecy a pastor, Swieve C Christian, released on Facebook days before Verydarkman's arrest at a bank's premises has resurfaced on social media.

Recall that the online critic was reportedly arrested at the premises of GTB headquarters in Abuja after he had visited with his mother to complain about unauthorised transactions on her account.

Pastor's prophecy about Verydarkman

In a Facebook post on April 22, Pastor Swieve C Christian had warned Verydarkman to be careful, saying he might become a subject of caricature in the coming days if he didn't tread with caution.

The pastor's post read:

"A young man known as v d m,if U are not careful, in coming days. The police and situations will make caricature of u.thread carefully,a snare is by the side."

Reacting to Verydarkman's arrest, the pastor attached screenshots of his earlier prophecy and urged people to pray for the online critic.

Many people thronged the comment section of the pastor's post to share their thoughts on what he had posted.

Impact of Verydarkman's arrest on behaviour of digital activists

In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, David Oletu, the managing editor of The Diadem Magazine, spoke on the impact that the unexpected arrest of Verydarkman will have on other digital activists or content creators.

"Digital activism requires boldness, especially when voicing out to authorities. Verydarkman and a few others have shown a lot of guts in using their platforms to hold influential figures accountable.

"However, this incident may have put pressure on other creators to incorporate activism into their content, even if it isn't their niche. And, this could be due to high and unhealthy expectations from their followers. I would just love to advise them to stay true to their strengths and continue impacting lives in their unique way.

"They should not succumb to external pressures if activism isn't their calling. Authenticity matters more than fleeting influence. They should be careful not to start something they can't finish well."

Reactions trail pastor's prophecy about Verydarkman

Prince Adejoh Alilu Adoyi II said:

"Hmm.

"Seriously, you're beyond.

"I have been observing your prophecy for a long.

"More blessings.

"Swieve C Christian."

Nonso Oc Junior said:

"Nna'm don't mind them, they are fools, very big fools i know the grace you carry i respect and honour you."

Ugo-ebenaja Ọtulo-odii Okenwa said:

"But this prophecy sounded as if he will involve himself with fraud which will make the police use it to make caricature of him. Like his closest friend will sell him out. More like a betrayal.

''The arrest today is quite deviating from the wordings of the prophecy.

"He will still come out sha even more stronger. Anybody can be arrested."

Evangelist Nkasi Chinenye said:

"I have always feared for him. Nigeria is not safe for him , they will come after him."

Hauwa Abdullahi Ismail said:

"Yes, I remember this your post immediately I saw the news of his arrest."

Ngy Jay said:

"Na people wey dey take your prophecy dey play I dey pity!! There is a reason I call you daddy."

Elias Franks said:

"Wow you dey see road very well jare. May God continue to be with you bro."

Chinonso Chukwuemeka De-Master said:

"You said it and my Facebook friend @Israel Okayi even screenshot-ed it so that when the group of 'he edited it' shows their ugly head, he will show it to them."

Reasons why EFCC arrested Verydarkman

According to an anonymous source within the EFCC, Verydarkman was arrested based on many cyberstalking complaints against him.

The source said:

“We picked him up based on several complaints that he used his social media platforms to harass, insult, and intimidate individuals - actions that may contravene the Cybercrimes Act of 2015.”

Peter Obi, Davido on VDM's arrest

Personalities like Peter Obi and Davido had commented on his arrest. The Fall crooner called for his release. Obi said VDM's arrest was like an abduction.

Man to dump bank after Verydarkman's arrest

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man was set to dump a Nigerian bank following Verydarkman's arrest.

Verydarkman was reportedly arrested on Friday, May 1, just after posting a video of himself and his mother at a GTBank branch. In the video, he stated that they were there to report an unlawful deduction from his mother's salary account for a loan she never took.

In response, a user identified as @WizardB4J on X (previously Twitter) stated his intention to withdraw all of his savings from GTBank and transfer them to another Nigerian bank.

Joseph Omotayo, the HoD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this article, adding the "reason" behind Verydarkman's arrest and celebrities' comments on the incident.

Source: Legit.ng