Social Media Critic VeryDarkMan Labels Lawyer Deji Adeyanju a Coward Over Controversial Activism Advice

In a recent and widely discussed episode on social media, prominent activist and critic known as VeryDarkMan publicly expressed strong disappointment and frustration towards his lawyer and fellow activist, Deji Adeyanju. The controversy arose after Adeyanju advised VeryDarkMan to exercise caution in his activism efforts, suggesting that if anything unfortunate were to happen to him, the country would continue to move on without disruption.
VeryDarkMan took great offense at this advice, perceiving it as a form of cowardice and a betrayal of the activist spirit. In a viral video that has since circulated widely across social platforms, he launched a scathing critique of Adeyanju’s position. He began by acknowledging his disappointment, emphasizing that his reaction was especially strong because Adeyanju is a comrade in activism. VeryDarkMan implied that if such remarks came from an ordinary Nigerian, they might have been dismissed as ignorance, but coming from a fellow activist, they were more hurtful and problematic.
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He argued that the notion that Nigeria would move on if he were to die was both obvious and irrelevant, asserting that everyone is replaceable in the grand scheme of things. He cited historical and contemporary examples to make his point: Jesus Christ’s death did not halt the world; a new Catholic Pope was installed after the previous one died; Nigeria has continued on after the death of important figures such as former President Muhammadu Buhari. These examples were used to illustrate that no individual’s life is indispensable, and to expect otherwise is to overstate one’s importance.
VeryDarkMan then went further to label anyone who publicly states that Nigeria would move on if they died as a coward. He condemned this type of discourse as a tactic employed by politicians to intimidate activists into silence and discourage risk-taking. According to him, such statements betray fear and undermine the courage necessary for effective activism.
He underscored the reality of the risks activists face, mentioning recent violent incidents in various Nigerian states including Benue, Borno, Taraba, Delta, and Enugu, where individuals who took risks were targeted and killed. His message was clear: no individual is more important than the collective struggle, and placing too much importance on one’s own life is misguided.
This confrontation highlights a fundamental tension within activist circles: balancing the need for bold action against the risks involved, and how advice meant to promote caution can be interpreted as discouragement or betrayal. VeryDarkMan’s outspoken criticism of Adeyanju reflects the heightened emotions and stakes involved in activism in Nigeria, where voices challenging the status quo often face severe threats. The episode has sparked widespread debate on social media about the responsibilities of activists, the role of lawyers in activist movements, and the fine line between prudent caution and perceived cowardice.
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