- Verydarkman, is a prominent activist and social critic.
- He has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for summoning Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo.
Popular activist and social critic Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman (VDM), has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for summoning former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly called Tompolo, over a viral video that showed money being sprayed at a masquerade event.
Legit.ng reported that the EFCC, responding to public demand for prosecution, maintained that nobody is above the law.
In a video reaction, VDM warned that the EFCC’s actions might soon clash with Nigeria’s cultural traditions if it continues to view every instance of money spraying as a criminal offense. He said:
“You see EFCC, I know this your naira mutilation war go soon clash with our culture and traditions. And e don happen now.”
The outspoken commentator questioned why the EFCC is focusing its efforts on arresting individuals for spraying cash during cultural ceremonies while ignoring larger financial crimes committed by elites. He added:
“You people left all the big men committing crimes and started chasing masquerades and naira sprayers. You go soon shoot yourself for leg.”
VDM also referenced the punishment for currency mutilation under the CBN Act, which carries a fine of N500,000 or six months imprisonment, but emphasized that the cultural context should be considered.
Speaking about the tradition depicted in the video, he explained:
“For their tradition, whatever you spray for that masquerade, you get am back in twofold. If na gold you throw, you get gold. This one na culture.”
