Popular social media influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has openly rejected an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to appear at their Lagos office, citing concerns over the agency’s handling of a previous case involving cross-dresser and internet personality, Bobrisky.
VDM, in his response to the EFCC’s press release, stated emphatically that he would not be honoring the invitation until certain issues are addressed. He questioned whether Bobrisky had served the jail term that was previously reported, raising doubts about the transparency of the investigation into Bobrisky’s case. According to him, the EFCC needs to investigate the officers who were responsible for handling Bobrisky’s file before attempting to involve him in any matter.
Another major point of contention for VDM is the location of the invitation. The EFCC, known for its headquarters in Abuja, extended an invitation to VDM to appear at their Lagos office. VDM expressed his distrust of the agency and questioned why they would invite him to Lagos rather than their main office in Abuja, implying that the request seemed suspicious.
In a defiant tone, VDM laid out conditions that would need to be met if he were to reconsider his decision to reject the invitation. He stated that the EFCC would need to book his flight, specifying that it must be first-class, and that they should cover all other logistical expenses. Without meeting these demands, VDM made it clear that he has no intention of honoring the invitation.
“Before I even think of showing up, the EFCC should first clarify if Bobrisky ever served his jail term and investigate the officers who handled his case. They are asking me to come to Lagos, while their headquarters is in Abuja. I can’t trust them with this,” VDM said. “If I change my mind, they must book my flight, and it has to be first-class, plus they should pay for every other arrangement.”
As of now, the EFCC has not publicly responded to VDM’s demands or his refusal to comply with the invitation, but the situation has sparked significant attention online, with many following the developments closely.
This refusal adds to VDM’s growing reputation as a vocal critic of perceived injustices, particularly in relation to issues involving public figures and government institutions. Whether this standoff will lead to further legal implications or continued public discourse remains to be seen.
