Following his recent arrest, human rights advocate and barrister Deji Adeyanju has provided fresh insight into Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana’s participation in the case of social commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
Adeyanju disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday, April 7, that Falana had taken an active role in the situation, calling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) multiple times to express disapproval of what he called VDM’s illegal incarceration.
“I can now confirm—contrary to my earlier statement—that our respected leader and mentor, Femi Falana SAN, has reached out multiple times to the EFCC, challenging the legality of VDM’s arrest and continued detention,” Adeyanju stated.
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I have now confirmed contrary to my previous post the other day that our revered leader and mentor, Femi Falana SAN has made several calls to EFCC challenging VDM’s unlawful arrest and detention.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) May 7, 2025
This clarification comes after Deji Adeyanju had criticised Falana in public for supposedly keeping quiet in the face of mounting criticism and protests calling for the release of VDM.
Nationwide reactions to VeryDarkMan’s arrest have been overwhelmingly positive, particularly on social media.
However, musician Davido is among the prominent people who have expressed support for his release.
Young demonstrators calling for his freedom were also spotted in Abuja’s streets.
See some comments below:
@Sam_tuga_001:
”If nor be say you’re a mumu lawyer, wetin be fanana matter with VDM case?”
@enaohwoiv:
”Just like that, NO APOLOGIES?”
@BigNatty__:
”Bar. Deji we hope VDM is healthy where he is, have you spoke with him One on One @officialEFCC #FREEVDM Now this is Abuse of human Right.”
@A_gram24:
”No be everything be Cho Cho on social media, you see your life nw.”
@Iamchuksis:
”When are they Releasing VDM?. The Voice of the Voiceless need to regain freedom.”
@still_Ayoola:
”Honestly, I believe Baba would have handled the situation privately. He likely chose not to make it public because of the disrespectful attitude VDM showed towards him.”
@DonXiXii:
”Lawyer that is supposed to know the significance of “evidence” has become a loose canon making baseless accusations without evidence whatsoever. Na wa oooo.”
@Edemofficial21:
”Baby lawyer. Why not settle down & get all your facts right before releasing statements. Always rushing to social media with false info & then releasing counter statements. It’s not by who post first o. Social media baby lawyer.”
@AgbaAkin:
”Is it true VDM mama took personal loan with GTB and you all swept it under the carpet because you all have wrongly accused the bank sir”
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