The ongoing saga surrounding social media activist VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse) has taken a new twist, as BBC Pidgin has openly challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over statements made about the activist’s arrest.
The controversy began when BBC Pidgin reported that the EFCC confirmed VeryDarkMan’s arrest and the reason behind it, citing multiple petitions against him. The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, allegedly told the news outlet that the petitions came from various individuals, not tied to any single entity like GTBank.
However, shortly after the story gained traction, the EFCC took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page, labeling the report as fake news and denying any confirmation was made to BBC Pidgin.
In a bold response, BBC Pidgin stood by its reporting. Via a post on Instagram, the media house reiterated its journalistic integrity and commitment to truth, saying:
“BBC stand gidigba for we journalism and di facts wey we report for dis tori… we go kontinu to dey tok truth witout fear or favour.”
The public fallout between the two institutions has sparked widespread online debate, with many Nigerians reacting to the clash between a global media brand and the nation’s top anti-corruption agency.
