Davido, Portable join calls for VeryDarkMan’s release after arrest at GTBank
Nigerian music stars Davido and Portable have thrown their weight behind the growing public outcry demanding the release of online critic VeryDarkMan, following his controversial arrest at a GTBank branch in Abuja.
Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has publicly called for the release of controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan, following his recent arrest in Abuja.
The online activist, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, was reportedly apprehended by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 1, 2025, after accompanying his mother to a branch of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) to resolve issues concerning missing funds from her account. The arrest sparked widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians condemning the incident and demanding his immediate release.
Joining the growing voices, Davido took to his official X account to express his support for VeryDarkMan. The 30BG boss highlighted the positive impact the critic has had on people's lives and praised the solidarity shown by Nigerians rallying behind him. Davido wrote: "Outside all the noise, it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and people appreciate! The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging… makes one want to do more for the masses. FREE MY GUY.”
Outside all the noise it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and Pple actually appreciate! The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging.. makes one want to do more for the masses ❤️ FREE MY GUY
— Davido (@davido) May 4, 2025
After Davido, another notable voice advocating for the freedom of VeryDarkMan is street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. Despite their previously rocky relationship, Portable took to Instagram to show his support.
In his post, the Zazu crooner emphasized that personal differences should not stand in the way of doing what’s right. He described VeryDarkMan as a generous individual who often helps the less privileged and urged authorities to release him.
"Please make una help us free VeryDarkMan. He is my friend. If we’re fighting, it doesn’t mean it’s till death. He gives people food, he helps a lot of poor people, so I love people who help people. Make una free VDM," Portable appealed.
Portable also criticized those who threatened to close their accounts with GTBank following the incident, warning against hasty decisions. He lamented the growing trend of using law enforcement to settle personal scores and called for forgiveness for VeryDarkMan from those he may have offended.
As public pressure continues to mount, many Nigerians await updates from the EFCC regarding the circumstances of VeryDarkMan’s arrest and possible release.
