Man Shares What VDM Said at Fish Magnet's Candlelight Procession That Made Him Leave Immediately
- A man has slammed influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, for his utterance at Fish Magnet's candlelight procession
- The man, Veryfairwhiteman, who claimed he was at the procession with his convoy, said he left immediately after VeryDarkMan made that statement
- He played a video of the statement VDM made at the procession and also gave his views on what the outspoken social commentator could have said instead
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A man, Veryfairwhiteman, has faulted VeryDarkMan for blaming Fish Magnet's death on President Bola Tinubu, Anambra Governor Charles Soludo, the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun and the local government chairman of where the tragic death happened.
VDM had led a large crowd of mourners in Anambra to pay their last respects to the slain businessman, whose death sparked outrage on social media.
Source: Facebook
Veryfairwhiteman said he turned back and left the candlelight procession immediately after VeryDarkMan blamed the aforementioned individuals.
"I was in this crowd with my convoy, but I had to turn back immediately," he said.
He said there were other ways the social commentator could have made his point.
"VDM, how many times did I call you? There are several ways you would have addressed this thing."
Fish Magnet procession: Man slams VDM's remarks
Veryfairwhiteman said VDM should have made a blanket statement instead of mentioning Tinubu, whom he regards as the best President in Nigeria's history.
"You should have used the language that it was the government that caused Fish Magnet's death... The truth must be told, you should have used better language."
Veryfairwhiteman's video sparked outrage on Facebook.
Source: Facebook
Outrage trails man's comment about VeryDarkMan
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to what the man said about VeryDarkMan below:
Dirisu Abdul said:
"This is the reason why you south east wouldn't grow, an you get sense pass tell am how it supposed to talk am mad man."
Lucky Okoro said:
"To show say you dey on point. Your comments section plenty pas your likes."
Linda Abraham said:
"Convoy ke! As per say you be who? Carry ur Convoy back and leave VDM alone. For ur mind now you dey make sense abi? Who's the government if I may ask. Abi na ur name he for call?"
VIBE WITH IMMA said:
"Yes, because the government refuses to provide security."
Prince Adeyemi said:
"Government has responsibility to provide maximum security for Nigerian but they failed and that's the point VDM is laying emphasis on, stop being sentimental guy, get sense, not everything is script pls."
Harris Odias said:
"Haaaa VDM is certainly on point. Why are you guys afraid to speak up. See what’s going on in the entire country with insecurity everywhere. Kudos to VDM for his courage."
Thomas Tucker said:
"So what's the solidarity for your fellow man that passes off... hmmm guy are not normal guy."
Fish Magnet's Management Releases Statement
Days after the fish businessman's death, his management released a statement, informing the public how they intend to conduct his enterprise after his death.
The management said:
"We appreciate the outpouring of love from the general public. Special thanks to VDM, Lord Zeus, the Nigerian police, our entire guests, friends and well-wishers who played a role to honor Fish Magnet.
“We are uplifted by your support and right now we're focused on making sure the legacy of Fish Magnet lives on. We are back in the people's business to serve you Fish. Signed, FISH MAGNET MANAGEMENT.”
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a photographer who covered Fish Magnet's candlelight procession had shared his observations about the people who attended the occasion.
Free speech covers VDM’s remarks – Lawyer
A human rights advocate, Lawyer Mojisola Keyi, has defended social activist Martins Ose, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over his public criticism of government officials during the candlelight procession for the late Fish Magnet.
Keyi told Legit.ng:
“The critic of the government by human rights and social activist, Martins Ose, aka VeryDarkMan, is justified as citizens have a right to express their opinions, hold government accountable, critic government performance and engage in peaceful protest under sections 39 and 40 of the Nigerian Constitution, provided that such statements are not inciteful, unjustifiable, or defamatory.”
Man's encounter with VeryDarkMan at candlelight procession
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man had shared his encounter with VeryDarkMan at Fish Magnet's candlelight procession.
He shared a short video he took at the procession, which showed him walking alongside VDM and some others during the procession.
VeryDarkMan asked him what song they would be singing and when he replied, the 'ratel king' stopped them from using the particular tune.
Joseph Omotayo, the HOD of the Human Interest Desk, contrubuted to this report, adding Fish Magnet Management's statement.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a lawyer for this report.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
