Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) returned to Nigeria to a massive reception from hundreds of RATEL supporters amid growing controversy and speculation over a possible arrest. The outspoken influencer recently clashed with presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga over an AI-generated video linked to President Bola Tinubu and has remained vocal about the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, repeatedly demanding stronger action against insecurity, kidnappings, and banditry across Nigeria.
What began as a welcome rally quickly transformed into an anti-insecurity protest, with supporters marching through the city and questioning security agencies over rising kidnapping cases and the use of security budgets. As the demonstration continued into the following day, crowds grew larger, with protesters chanting slogans against insecurity, banditry, and government inaction “Tinubu Must Go”; “Bandits Must Go”; “APC Must Go”, and so on”
credit: Maiyegun diary politico
