Nigerian activist and outspoken advocate Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has ignited social media with a powerful condemnation of Hajia Fatima Lau, wife of Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau of Taraba North.
The controversy began when Mrs. Lau allegedly ordered the arrest and detention of skitmaker Nafiu Hassan, following his bold video exposing the appalling state of the district’s roads.
Hassan’s skit shed light on how these neglected roads have become perilous, posing serious risks to the lives of everyday citizens who must navigate them daily.
See the skit below;
Reports reveal that Mrs. Lau, upon unexpectedly encountering Hassan last Wednesday, swiftly leveraged her influence by summoning police officers from the GRA Division in Jalingo.
Witnesses state that she caused a public commotion, accusing Hassan of “cyberstalking” and “criminal character assassination” for raising concerns that many residents share.
Outraged by the alleged misuse of authority, Verydarkman unleashed a powerful response on his Instagram page that quickly went viral.
In his video, he condemned Mrs. Lau’s actions, stating that, as the senator’s wife, she holds no political power to act against a citizen who has done nothing wrong. He accused her of abusing her husband’s influence to silence those who bring uncomfortable truths to light.
Verydarkman also directed his anger at the police, criticizing their apparent eagerness to cater to the wealthy and powerful. With a fiery determination, he issued a bold ultimatum: release the skitmaker or face an unyielding campaign to expose this injustice.