- On May 8, 2025, barrister Deji Adeyanju provided updates on activist Verydarkman after his case with the EFCC.
- VDM has been granted bail, but his phone and car are still held by the EFCC.
- The situation raises discussions about the implications of VDM’s arrest and potential political consequences.
On May 8, 2025, barrister Deji Adeyanju, representing the activist known as Verydarkman (VDM), shared key details about his client’s situation following the conclusion of his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a post on social media platform X, Adeyanju clarified the ongoing legal developments, highlighting that while VDM had been granted bail, his phone and car remain in the EFCC’s possession. This revelation adds to the ongoing discussions regarding the circumstances surrounding VDM’s arrest and the possible political ramifications of his detention.
Addressing claims that VDM’s arrest may have been used as a distraction from national political issues, Adeyanju urged that those who held such views now have the opportunity to focus on governance concerns without any perceived interference.
The legal proceedings surrounding VDM continue to capture public attention, with many eager to hear further updates from his legal team and the EFCC. In a recent update, Adeyanju also mentioned that VDM had been forced to purchase a new phone to re-establish his presence on social media, as he faced challenges accessing his original accounts to communicate with his supporters and the wider public.
He wrote:
“VDM has got a new phone. He couldn’t log into his accounts since morning. That just resolved now. I’m sure you will all hear from him tomorrow.”
See his post below:
See some comments below:
@hommy_001:”What does EFCC want to do with his other phone? Did they find anything incriminating? If not, give him his dammn phone. That is stealing. You stole/obtained someone’s phone.”
@hommy_001:”VDM should get 2 or more phones and back up data on other device as well. Criminal organizations like EFCC will bite again.”
@dayo4ye:”I believe the main reason behind his arrest is the phone—they’re likely after evidence stored on it. In my opinion, he needs to rethink his strategy. A work phone should be encrypted so that even if it’s seized, sensitive files can’t be accessed.”
@Daywum:”VDM ti ni foonu titun kan. Ko le wọle si erọ ibani soro rẹ lati owurọ. Iyẹn ti yanju ni bayi. Mo ni idaniloju pe gbogbo yin yoo gbọ lati ọdọ rẹ ni ọla. ibanisọ.”
st_martins_rugs:”Vdm just drop a post about some minutes ago.”
@ForwardM247:”Thanks for all you do for humanity Bar. Deji. Even though I still disagree with you in most cases, you are still a good man. Wish you more of God’s gracr.”
@hommy_001:”VDM should get 2 or more phones and back up data on other device as well. Criminal organizations like EFCC will bite again.”
@accura.8:”How’s this our business? Content creator Lawyer! Both client and lawyer deserves each other, Clout Chasers!!!”
@deeds_sadly:”So he has forfeited his previous phone? Wetin dey the other phone wey make efcc no release am? Why will efcc withold a legitimately purchased car? Asking for a friend.”
@pambiiiiii_:”Las las na to enter plee bargain, he will forfeit the car, phone and all the money in his account to the federal government or go to jail.. let’s see how that ends.”
@abikeolosedudu:”How does this information affect the price of fish?”
