Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the
arrest of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan,
by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s spokesman, VeryDarkMan
was taken into custody following petitions from several individuals on
cyberstalking allegations.
His arrest and detention have seen youths flock to the
streets of Abuja in protest.
In a statement posted on X on Monday, Atiku said the
influencer’s arrest was another case of abuse of power by President Bola
Tinubu’s administration.
“The arrest and continued detention of social media
influencer and outspoken critic, Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as
VeryDarkMan (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is
yet another blatant abuse of power by the Tinubu administration, which has made
political repression a hallmark of its rule,” he said.
“Even more alarming is the fact that Mr. Otse remains in
custody without any formal charges is a flagrant violation of his
constitutional rights and a chilling reminder of the growing authoritarianism
under this government.
“This latest episode is part of a disturbing pattern: the
Tinubu regime’s relentless assault on the fundamental freedoms of Nigerians,
particularly those who dare to speak truth to power or align with the political
opposition.
“We must not allow state-sponsored repression to become the
defining character of our democracy.”
Atiku added that while security agencies are quick to target
critics, often in complete disregard of due process, political loyalists with
credible allegations of corruption walk free, trading sycophancy for immunity.
“The Tinubu administration’s systematic crackdown on
opposition voices is nothing short of disgraceful. It is an affront to
democratic norms and must be fiercely condemned and resisted,” he said.
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