Social media influencer and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly refused to honor an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding his allegations against Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. VeryDarkMan expressed his deep mistrust of the anti-graft agency, citing concerns about fairness and safety if he were to appear at the EFCC’s Lagos office.
In a video posted on social media on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan, who resides in Abuja, criticized the EFCC for summoning him to Lagos rather than its headquarters in the nation’s capital. He questioned the rationale behind the invitation, especially given that the EFCC’s headquarters is in Abuja. He also urged the agency to focus on investigating its own officers in connection with the case before requesting his presence.
“Before you (EFCC) invite someone like me, do a deep investigation on your officers first. When you get the result from your officers who handled Bobrisky’s file, then you can invite me,” he said. VeryDarkMan emphasized that he does not feel safe traveling to Lagos for the investigation, further adding, “You are telling me to come to Lagos, and the headquarters of EFCC is in Abuja. It makes no sense.”
The controversy began after VeryDarkMan accused Bobrisky of bribing EFCC officials with ₦15 million to have money laundering charges against him dismissed. In response, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede launched an immediate investigation into the allegations. Both Bobrisky and VeryDarkMan were asked to appear at the commission’s Lagos office for questioning.
However, VeryDarkMan is standing firm on his refusal to go to Lagos, voicing concerns about potential risks. “I don’t have N15 million to pay for anything. I don’t have any godfather anywhere, and I don’t want to be framed. I don’t trust you, and I won’t go,” he stated.
The activist has also called on the EFCC to invite Bobrisky to Abuja for the investigation, stressing that the investigation should be thorough and fair. As of now, the EFCC has not responded to his demands, and the case remains a matter of public interest, particularly given the high-profile nature of both figures involved.
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