Controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may invite him for questioning following a petition seeking an investigation into the funding sources and financial activities of both himself and lawyer-activist Deji Adeyanju.
The petition, reportedly submitted by legal practitioner Blessing Agbomhere, called on the anti-graft agency to investigate the financial activities, asset acquisitions and sources of funding of Otse and Adeyanju.
According to the petition, the EFCC should conduct a comprehensive review of their income streams, financial transactions and overall funding structure to determine whether their resources were legitimately earned and properly accounted for.
In a post published on his Facebook and X accounts on Sunday, VDM disclosed the existence of the petition and claimed it formed part of a broader effort to scrutinise his activism and that of Adeyanju.
Reacting to the development, the activist described the petition as politically motivated and alleged that it was aimed at silencing his criticism of government policies, as well as his involvement in advocacy and protest activities.
VDM further claimed that attempts were being made to discredit their activism through allegations surrounding the funding of their activities.
According to him, suggestions that their movements were “too organised” had fuelled suspicions about possible external sponsorship, including insinuations of terrorism financing.
The activist also alleged that the EFCC was preparing to invite him for questioning over the petition. However, the Commission has not issued any official statement confirming such a move.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the EFCC nor Deji Adeyanju had publicly responded to the claims.
The development has continued to generate debate over transparency in activism funding, civic engagement and the role of public accountability in Nigeria’s democratic space