- Speed Darlington, a popular singer, expresses his disapproval of Verydarkman’s fans who are urging him to participate in the ‘Free VDM’ protest.
- The activist was reportedly arrested by the EFCC on Friday.
- Nigerian youths protested against the activist’s release by displaying placards on the streets.
Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, has lashed out at fans urging him to support the ongoing protests demanding the release of social media activist, VeryDarkMan.
It will be recalled that VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, was reportedly arrested by the EFCC last Friday, prompting a wave of demonstrations by Nigerian youths calling for his freedom.
During a recent live session on social media, Speed Darlington was confronted by some viewers who encouraged him to participate in the “Free VDM” campaign. However, the singer reacted angrily, questioning the hypocrisy of those calling on him now when no one protested on his behalf during his own legal troubles.
“Did any of you protest when I was locked up? God punish you! You come to my page to insult me. Your mates are out there grinding, doing something with their lives,” he said during the live broadcast.
His outburst sparked mixed reactions online, with some agreeing with his stance, while others criticized him for not showing solidarity.
Reacting to the post…
@nbachaselee_ said: “VDM supported akpi during his tenure in cell”
@obaino_ wrote: “Stupid people saying he’s not important and that’s why nobody protested.
So why go to his page to ask him to protest?
Dude was unjustly and illegally detained for weeks while people laughed at the illegality.”
Popular singer, Speed Darlington rants as he slams Verydarkman’s fans who are asking him to join the ‘Free VDM’ protest.
It would be recalled that the activist was arrested on Friday, allegedly by the EFCC.
Nigerian youths had taken to the streets with placards to call for the release of the activist.
During a live session with his fans, some folks had asked him to join the VDM protest and this didn’t sit well with Speed darlington.
He opined that when he was locked up, nobody came out to protest for him.
“How many of you protest, did you protest for me? God punish you! You come my page to disrespect me. Your mates are hustling, trying to make something of their lives..,” he said in part.
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Reacting to the post…
@nbachaselee_ said: “VDM supported akpi during his tenure in cell”
@obaino_ wrote: “Stupid people saying he’s not important and that’s why nobody protested.
So why go to his page to ask him to protest?
Dude was unjustly and illegally detained for weeks while people laughed at the illegality.”