- The arrest of social media influencer Verydarkman is escalating, with his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, questioning the silence of human rights activist Femi Falana.
- Verydarkman was arrested in Abuja, with reports suggesting Mercy Chinwo’s involvement in the arrest.
- Deji Adeyanju questioned Femi Falana’s silence on Verydarkman’s arrest in a Facebook post.
The controversy surrounding the recent arrest of outspoken social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) continues to spark outrage, as his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has publicly called out renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, over his silence.
VDM was recently apprehended by security operatives in Abuja, with some online reports linking gospel singer Mercy Chinwo to the incident — although details remain unconfirmed.
In a recent Facebook post, Adeyanju criticized Falana for not speaking out against the arrest. Referencing a previous incident during President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, Adeyanju recalled how he was quick to defend a young man who had previously led an attack against him, once that same individual became a target of state security.
He wrote:
“Our revered leader and mentor, Femi Falana SAN yet to condemn the arrest of VDM. Interesting times indeed! When the boy that lead people to attack me under Buhari became a victim under the same Buhari and was arrested, I was the first person to condemn it”.
The post has stirred conversation online, with many Nigerians questioning why prominent civil rights figures have remained quiet amid what they perceive as an abuse of power.
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