Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of arresting Verydarkman (Martins Vincent Otse) to silence him.
Sowore made the claim in a post on X, stating that the EFCC’s actions are an attempt to stifle criticism.
“It has been established that the @officialEFCC unlawfully arrested and detained Martins Vincent Otse aka VDM, as a means to silence him for accusing the agency and its leaders of corruption and malfeasance.
“The @officialEFCC is currently exploring legal avenues to charge him in court, possibly tomorrow, in an attempt to legitimize their actions.
“Nevertheless, it is essential to state unequivocally that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission @officialEFCC does not possess the authority to prosecute individuals for criminal defamation, criminal libel, or cybercrime, as these are torts that are typically addressed through civil lawsuits.
“As a result, the EFCC must release VDM immediately.”