VDM’s May 2 Arrest: Coalition of EFCC, GTBank, FCT Police and APC Hardliners Accused of Orchestrating a Political Takedown

 NOTE: Below is an alleged breakdown of who may have had a hand in VeryDarkMan’s (VDM’s) arrest on May 2, 2025—framed strictly as deductions based on his recent targets and the circumstances of his detention. This is not a statement of proven fact, but rather a mapping of possible influences:

1. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Leadership

  • Why? VDM was detained by EFCC operatives immediately after exiting GTBank, suggesting direct EFCC involvement in planning and executing the arrest.
  • Allegation basis: He’d been openly accusing EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede of selective enforcement and framing critics for speaking out.
  • Source: Sahara Reporter, Vanguard 

2. Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Management

  • Why? The ambush occurred inside a GTBank branch: lawyers allege he was locked in the exit vestibule to facilitate his arrest. VDM had publicly demanded accountability for unauthorised deductions from his mother’s account.
  • Allegation basis: Collusion between bank security and EFCC to neutralize his consumer-rights campaign.
  • Source: Sahara Reporters, Daily post Nigeria 

3. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police under Minister Nyesom Wike

  • Why? In Abuja, EFCC often acts with FCT Police support. VDM had repeatedly accused Wike of manipulating security agencies and the judiciary.
  • Allegation basis: Possible endorsement from Wike’s office to use police channels in silencing high-profile critics.
  • Source: The Guidian

4. All Progressives Congress (APC) Senate-President Camp

  • Why? Days earlier, the APC issued an ultimatum for VDM to apologize to Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his derogatory comments.
  • Allegation basis: Senior party figures intolerant of public dissent may have leaned on security services to deter further criticism.
  • Source:

5. Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Team

  • Why? In March 2025, a bench warrant was issued for VDM’s arrest over alleged criminal defamation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
  • Allegation basis: Although that warrant preceded this incident, ongoing litigation and pressure from Chinwo’s camp could have motivated renewed enforcement action.
  • Source:

Summary:
While the EFCC formally carried out the detention, the impetus likely came from a convergence of interests:

  • EFCC leadership seeking to quash leaks and embarrassment.
  • GTBank management aiming to silence his consumer-rights activism.
  • FCT Police under Minister Wike enforcing political order in Abuja.
  • APC Senate-President loyalists discouraging criticism of ruling-party figures.
  • Mercy Chinwo’s camp maintaining pressure through defamation proceedings.

All of these actors had both motive (to neutralize an outspoken critic) and means (access to EFCC or police channels) to influence VDM’s May 2 arrest. Without an independent inquiry or official disclosure, these remain alleged deductions.

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