Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s invitation after he accused some of its personnel of bribery.
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In a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan urged the EFCC to focus on investigating its officers before summoning him over allegations against them.
He stated, “The EFCC’s press release didn’t even address the core issue. Why didn’t they confirm that Bobrisky was in their custody?
“Bobrisky is the suspect, and the EFCC should have verified that. If the person who released the statement couldn’t confirm Bobrisky’s detention, there’s a problem.”
He further challenged the commission, saying, “Before inviting someone like me, you should first conduct a thorough investigation of your officers, especially those involved in Bobrisky’s case.
“Examine their accounts and actions. Only after that can you invite me, Martin Otse, aka VeryDarkMan.”
VeryDarkMan also expressed distrust in the EFCC, stating that he would not honour their invitation unless the case is handled at their Abuja headquarters.
“You’re asking me to come to Lagos when the EFCC headquarters is in Abuja—it doesn’t make sense. I suggest you invite Bobrisky to Abuja for the investigation.
“Besides, I don’t have N15 million to settle anything, and I don’t have a godfather. I don’t trust you, and you could easily set me up. Investigate your officers first, then talk to me,” he said.
He added jokingly that if he were to consider going, the EFCC would need to book him a first-class flight and five-star accommodation.
“Even if I want to come you have to book me a first-class ticket and a five-star hotel. You can send me an invitation to come with my money, no be me collect N15 million now,” he added.
His response follows an invitation from the EFCC to him to assist in the investigation after VeryDarkMan shared a call recording in which cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, alleged that unnamed EFCC officials took N15 million from him to drop money laundering charges.
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This recent development follows a previous incident involving renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, who strongly denied allegations made by VeryDarkMan that he engaged in improper conduct related to Bobrisky’s legal case.
In a letter dated September 25, 2024, Falana’s legal counsel demanded an immediate retraction and apology from Otse for “incendiary publication and dissemination of defamatory statements” made on his Instagram account. The statements alleged that Falana spoke with Bobrisky to “divert justice” and accepted 10 million naira to arrange a presidential pardon for the celebrity.
Falana’s counsel stated, “We wish to state, without any fear of contradiction, that our client has never, in his life, spoken to Bobrisky on his alleged pardon or on any matter whatsoever.” The letter characterized Otse’s publication as “a vicious, wicked and reckless ploy to impugn the reputation of our client.” It demanded that Otse publish a retraction and apology within 24 hours on all platforms where the allegations were disseminated, failing which Falana would seek “appropriate legal remedies, including monetary damages.”
As the controversy continues to unfold, the public awaits further developments in both the EFCC’s investigation and the defamation case between Femi Falana and VeryDarkMan.
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