Afrobeats music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined the legion of voices, seeking the release of social media activist, VeryDarkMan, who was said to have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
It was learnt that, VDM was arrested shortly after leaving a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch in Abuja, on Friday, May 2, 2025, where he had gone to address an alleged unauthorised deductions from his mother’s account.
According to his legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju, VDM was apprehended by masked individuals believed to be EFCC operatives and has since been held without clear disclosure of charges.
In response to the arrest, Davido took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday to express his support for VDM.
“Outside all the noise it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and people actually appreciate! The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging, makes one want to do more for the masses. FREE MY GUY, ” he wrote.
VDM, known for his outspoken critiques on social issues, has faced multiple arrests in the past, often related to his online activities.
His recent detention has sparked widespread reactions from the public and fellow celebrities, with many demanding transparency and his immediate release.
As of now, the EFCC has not provided specific details regarding the reasons for VDM’s detention, leading to increased public scrutiny and calls for accountability from the agency.
