Social media activist and controversial commentator, Verydarkman, has once again found himself in the spotlight after publicly calling out the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the continued seizure of his mobile phone. In a video released on his official platforms, the outspoken critic demanded that the anti-graft agency either return his phone or formally charge him to court, stressing that he has nothing to hide.
According to Verydarkman, his detained device contains vital contacts and confidential information, including details of business partners he met during a recent trip to China. He warned that withholding the phone for an extended period could disrupt his growing international engagements and jeopardize business opportunities.
“I am not afraid of the EFCC. If I have committed any crime, charge me to court and let the law take its course. But don’t hold on to my phone unnecessarily. That phone has the contacts of partners from China that I collected during my last visit. It is unfair and unprofessional,” he declared.
The activist, known for using social media to expose fraud, social injustices, and irregularities in both the public and private sectors, accused the EFCC of intimidation tactics. He further argued that such practices undermine the trust of citizens in the institution and give room for suspicion about due process.
The development has triggered a heated debate among Nigerians online. While some supporters believe that Verydarkman’s demand is legitimate and within his rights, others argue that the EFCC is empowered to withhold devices if they are considered key evidence in ongoing investigations.
Legal analysts note that the EFCC is mandated under Nigerian law to seize items relevant to investigations but must also act within the bounds of constitutional rights. Extended detention of personal property without formal charges, they argue, could infringe on rights to personal liberty and fair hearing.
As the standoff continues, the EFCC has not yet issued an official response to his latest outburst. However, insiders suggest the agency may still be analyzing the contents of the phone as part of broader investigations into cyber-related offenses.
This confrontation underscores the growing tension between Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions and vocal social media influencers, many of whom have built reputations as whistleblowers but now find themselves subject to scrutiny.
For now, Verydarkman insists he will not be silenced:
“Return my phone, or take me to court. That is the only language I understand.”
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