Social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has led a rally calling on Nigerians to vote out President Bola Tinubu in the next election as he asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts against terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements terrorising communities across Nigeria.
Speaking during an ongoing protest in Abuja, the activist expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country and the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State.
According to him, Nigerians possess the democratic power to hold leaders accountable through the ballot box.
“Terrorists must go. If Nigerians can vote out President Tinubu, they can vote out any sitting president in the future,” he said.
VeryDarkMan also referenced past comments attributed to Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi, who had claimed that authorities were aware of the identities of some kidnappers and armed groups operating in parts of the country.
“If that is true, why are they not going after them?” he asked.
The activist urged Nigerians not to forget the plight of pupils and teachers abducted during recent attacks on schools in Oyo State, stressing that the victims and their families deserve urgent attention and justice.
His remarks come amid growing public concern over insecurity and renewed calls for the rescue of dozens of pupils and teachers reportedly kidnapped from schools in Oyo State. The abductions have sparked protests by parents, teachers, civil society groups, and concerned citizens across the country.
In recent weeks, the Nigeria Union of Teachers organised nationwide demonstrations demanding the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers, while protesters in Abuja have continued to call for stronger security measures to protect schools and communities.
The Oyo school abductions have intensified national debate over the government’s efforts to tackle kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism, with many Nigerians demanding more decisive action from security agencies.
