The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly preparing to investigate activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju and social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, following allegations linked to terrorism financing and questionable funding sources.
The planned probe comes after a petition dated June 17, 2026, was submitted to the anti-graft agency by legal practitioner Blessing Agbomhere.
In the petition, Agbomhere requested a detailed examination of the financial activities connected to both men, including their bank accounts, assets, business interests, income sources, and any companies associated with them.
According to the petitioner, the investigation is necessary to determine whether their activities comply with Nigeria’s anti-money laundering regulations and other financial laws.
Agbomhere noted that while civic engagement and activism remain protected rights under the Constitution, the influence and scale of campaigns championed by Adeyanju and VeryDarkMan have raised concerns that deserve independent scrutiny.
He argued that undisclosed funding channels could potentially be exploited by local or foreign interests seeking to shape political discussions or weaken public institutions.
The petition also urged the EFCC to work alongside intelligence and security agencies to establish whether any financial transactions connected to the duo pose a threat to national security or are linked to unlawful networks.
However, Agbomhere emphasized that the request for an investigation should not be interpreted as proof of wrongdoing.
He maintained that a transparent inquiry would either uncover any irregularities or clear the individuals involved, ultimately strengthening public trust.
As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC has not released an official statement confirming whether it has commenced investigations into the matter.
