Popular Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel has openly challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over their recent statement regarding the arrest of activist VeryDarkMan.
Earlier, the anti-corruption agency had claimed that they had sent multiple invitations to the activist, which he allegedly ignored, prompting his arrest on Friday. This move has since triggered a nationwide outcry, with protests erupting across various cities in Nigeria, demanding his release.
In a video shared on his social media page, Mark Angel called on the EFCC to provide verifiable evidence supporting their claim that they invited VeryDarkMan before taking action. The comedian emphasized that while he believes in the rule of law and is willing to trust the EFCC’s processes, it is only fair for the public to be shown actual proof of the invitation.
He stated …
“EFCC just released a press statement saying that they invited Verydarkman and he refused to go, that was the reason they arrested him. We want to believe what EFCC has just said. In fact, I personally want to believe it—show us evidence that you have. If he has done something and you want to do your work, we will wait for you to do your work. Yeah, that is the law. Show us that you invited him since that is the reason why you arrested him.”
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@GregEkom wrote: “Too much work just to distract from Seyi Tinubu alleged NANS abduction naHaba”
@DonyiboOyibo wrote: “Very unscrupulous people.”
@grind_charts remarked: “This is why trust is dead in Nigeria. You can’t throw someone behind bars and then start writing fiction to justify it. Proof or nothing.”
@ChurchillIgwe remarked: “I still don’t understand why all these content guys are using VDM’s case to chase clout. I’ve never seen any of you support him before now.”
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“Can the EFCC show us evidence that they actually invited VeryDarkMan on several occasions?”
— Mark Angel Comedy reacts to EFCC’s press release. pic.twitter.com/BKPwvbnDUN
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 6, 2025