Davido and Portable are among the latest voices backing activist VeryDarkMan, whose arrest outside a GTBank branch has reignited debate around free speech and selective justice in Nigeria.
- VeryDarkMan was arrested outside a GTBank branch following a series of online confrontations.
- Davido shared a viral post demanding the activist’s release.
- Portable posted a video voicing support, calling for justice and equality under the law.
- The arrest has intensified the #FREEVDM movement across social media.
- Critics say the move reflects a broader crackdown on dissenting voices in Nigeria’s digital space.
VeryDarkMan is no stranger to controversy, but this latest arrest hits a nerve. When high-profile celebs like Davido and Portable step in, it signals that this isn’t just about one influencer—it’s about freedom of expression in Nigeria. Portable’s plea for fairness echoes a common sentiment: Nigerians are tired of a justice system that feels one-sided. Whether VDM’s tone is agreeable or not, many see his case as symbolic of a deeper struggle.
As #FREEVDM gains momentum, the question is no longer why he was arrested, but what it says about who gets silenced, and who doesn’t.
