Popular online personality, VeryDarkMan, has come forward to address serious allegations of theft, refuting claims made against him by publishing a comprehensive 2,000-page bank statement for his NGO account. The bank statement, which was shared as evidence, revealed that the current balance in the NGO's account stood at ₦240 million, with a minimal deduction of ₦39,000, which was a transfer levy imposed by the government on financial transactions.
The statement has sparked an online uproar, with many expressing different opinions about VeryDarkMan’s response. In his own words, the popular figure took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to share a detailed video in which he addressed the accusations, presenting his face and speaking at length to provide clarity. In the video, VeryDarkMan confirmed that the allegations claiming ₦180 million had been stolen from the NGO’s account were completely untrue. This statement came after accusations surfaced that the organization’s website had been hacked, leading to the supposed theft of a large sum of money.
[/p]After the initial viral accusations, VeryDarkMan didn’t hold back, releasing a follow-up video where he firmly denied the claims and further proved that his funds remained intact. To substantiate his claim, he visited the bank in person to retrieve an official, detailed bank statement that reaffirmed the NGO's financial integrity. In his video, he emphasized that only a ₦39,000 transfer levy had been debited, a routine government charge, making it clear that no large-scale theft had occurred.
[/p]The video went viral almost immediately, with the comment section of the post flooded with mixed reactions from his followers. Some supported his transparency and trustworthiness, while others questioned the timing and nature of his approach. Below are some notable reactions to the video, shedding light on the varying opinions of netizens:
@ndictmedia: “VeryDarKMan likes to show evidence and is cool that way, NGO wont do this for sure.”
@TalktoTosin09: “Regardless of his motives, I feel it was unnecessary. He’s gradually losing focus, and if this continues, people might not take him seriously anymore..”
@ChukwunyeluOrji: “man tested the waters to see how nigerians will react so when the real looting occurs.”
@GOESolution: “Anytime VDM is serious he uses proof, so from that moment he said 180m is missing and 20m was recovered without any proof, I knew he was pulling an April 1 prank on us all. The man has integrity and that’s why I pray for him.”
@Donatus_TechDev: “It appears that many individuals find joy in engaging in playful and light-hearted pranks with their family members, particularly the head of the household. This can foster a sense of camaraderie and fun within the family dynamic.”
@idaralite: “This kind of joke is not in good character. People are dependent on you for justice and integrity, so you should not play games with anything you do. Please don’t play with your trustworthiness. Nigerians depend on you.”
The controversy surrounding the allegations and VeryDarkMan’s response sparked a broader conversation on trust and integrity, with many users weighing in on how public figures, especially those involved in charitable causes, should act when faced with such accusations. Some felt the response was warranted, highlighting the importance of transparency, while others argued that the manner in which it was handled might diminish VeryDarkMan's credibility in the long term.
[/p]WATCH VIDEO:
Here is the statement of account…Nobody in this country can brag with the integrity l brag with,l AM THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN DO THIS….DM no get mate…challenge any NGO TO DO THIS pic.twitter.com/q9lYoBmjFX
— Verydarkblackman (@Coolverydarkma) December 31, 2024
