ABUJA, NIGERIA
Social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), stirred fresh political conversations after videos emerged online showing him and members of his fan base, known as the Ratels, chanting anti-government slogans in parts of Abuja shortly after his reported return from China.
In the now-viral videos circulating across social media platforms, the crowd was heard repeatedly chanting: "APC must go! Terrorists must go! Tinubu must go!" as they marched and celebrated VDM's arrival in the Federal Capital Territory.
The development has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians. While some supporters described the chants as an expression of frustration over the country's worsening security situation and economic hardship, others criticised the action, arguing that political slogans targeting elected leaders could further deepen divisions in an already tense national atmosphere.
As of the time of filing this report, VeryDarkMan has not released any official statement explaining the motive behind the chants or whether the gathering was part of an organised protest. There has also been no official response from the Presidency or the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the videos.
The incident comes amid growing public dissatisfaction over insecurity and economic challenges facing the country. In recent weeks, several demonstrations have taken place in Abuja, with protesters demanding stronger government action against kidnappings and attacks across Nigeria.
Although the authenticity of the circulating videos has been widely acknowledged by multiple social media accounts, independent details regarding the exact location, timing, and organisation of the gathering remain limited.
The latest development further highlights the increasing role of social media personalities in shaping public discourse and mobilising young Nigerians around political and social issues.
Twisdic Info News reports that the situation continues to attract nationwide attention as citizens await official reactions from the concerned parties.