An Imo-based activist, Chinonso Uba, has called on members of the Ratel movement to caution their leader, social media activist VeryDarkMan, over what he described as his growing involvement in unnecessary public controversies.
Uba expressed concern that VeryDarkMan was shifting attention from pressing national issues to engaging in public disputes with celebrities, including Nigerian singers Zlatan Ibile and Davido.
According to the activist, Nigeria is grappling with serious challenges, while the 2027 general election is approaching, making it necessary for public figures and activists to focus on issues affecting the country.
He argued that VeryDarkMan’s recent confrontations with celebrities were a departure from the activism that initially earned him public recognition.
“This isn’t what we know VeryDarkMan for. This is no longer activism,” Uba said.
However, he acknowledged VeryDarkMan’s contributions to helping ordinary Nigerians seek justice, noting that his interventions in cases involving vulnerable citizens had been commendable.
Uba urged members of the Ratel movement to advise their leader to return his attention to issues of public interest rather than becoming embroiled in celebrity disputes.
