- Verydarkman, has commented on the political state of affairs in Rivers State.
- President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and different officers.
- VDM expressed his considerations about these developments on social media.

Social media critic Martins Otse, popularly referred to as Verydarkman (VDM), has joined the rising record of outstanding voices commenting on the latest political turmoil in Rivers State. Following President Bola Tinubu’s resolution to declare a state of emergency and droop Governor Siminalayi Fubara together with different state officers, VDM took to social media to specific his considerations.
Notably, public figures similar to rapper Falz and actress Hilda Dokubo have additionally voiced their opinions on Tinubu’s transfer.
On Tuesday, March 18, President Tinubu, in a nationwide handle, introduced the emergency declaration in response to the extended political disaster in Rivers State. As a part of this resolution, Governor Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all the Home of Meeting had been suspended for six months. To supervise the state’s affairs throughout this era, Tinubu appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas because the administrator.
In a video shared on-line, VDM raised questions in regards to the extent of Tinubu’s management, suggesting that former Rivers State Governor and present Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, holds vital affect over the president. Accompanying his remarks had been photos of Wike alongside Ibokette Ibas, fueling hypothesis that Wike performed a job within the number of the brand new state administrator.
“Who is really working Nigeria? Why does Nyesom Wike at all times get what he needs? How can they droop a sitting governor for six months and pressure him out of workplace?” VDM questioned.
Moreover, VDM criticized Governor Fubara for difficult Wike with out a strong technique in place. He additionally speculated that Wike’s robust alliance with Tinubu could possibly be half of a bigger political agenda, hinting at a potential presidential ambition for Wike in 2032.
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See some feedback under
@LightUp_9ja:”Na Wike na president. He provides order to the president.”
@hippopotamus091:”Not the primary time .. that’s how the so name soiled politics sport works in Nigeria.”
@Certifi20625314:”That’s the identical factor with Peter Obi, two weak folks. You need to be governor you then no get thoughts.”
@KingsleyA69318:”I simply remembered Egypt and ferro when ferro was doing dangerous his supporters had been telling him you’re the most effective and also you’re truly heading in the right direction, God shut ferro ears as a result of he need to destroy him and it’ll be identical factor to Tinubu and his relaxation mates.”
@johnny_emediong:”Crucial query. Who’s the president of Nigeria?”