The VeryDarkMan wind energy rant has once again sent shockwaves across Nigerian social media. Outspoken activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has called out the nation’s leaders for ignoring renewable energy innovations like wind turbines—technologies he says they admire abroad but refuse to implement at home.
In a viral video filmed on the windy fields of Europe and shared on October 23, 2025, the fiery commentator gestures at towering turbines spinning behind him, blasting Nigeria’s ruling elite for wasting public funds on “foreign jamboree trips” while leaving citizens in darkness.
“Our politicians come to Europe and see wind turbines there but will never build them in Nigeria. They are bastards as your politicians,” VDM fumes in the clip, which has already surpassed 147,000 views on X (Twitter).
Clad in a heavy jacket against the European chill, VeryDarkMan breaks down how the turbines convert wind into electricity for stable 24-hour power—unlike Nigeria’s unreliable grid, crippled by poor hydropower and the dominance of diesel generators.
The VeryDarkMan wind energy video accuses the political class of deliberate neglect, arguing that stable electricity would cut into their profits from the generator and oil import industries. “If electricity dey, who go buy generator?” he quipped, adding that corruption keeps Nigeria chained to fuel dependency.
VDM’s message hits hard at a time when Nigeria’s grid collapses almost weekly, leaving over 80 million citizens without steady power. Experts estimate that harnessing just 10% of Nigeria’s wind potential, especially in Sokoto, Katsina, and Jos, could add up to 20 gigawatts of clean energy—enough to rival South Africa’s current capacity.
The video, first shared by @AsakyGRN, reignited conversations on renewable energy and accountability. Supporters praised it as “a wake-up call for green reform,” while critics accused VDM of hypocrisy, referencing his recent business ventures in China.
Still, environmental experts agree that the VeryDarkMan wind energy message is timely. With climate change intensifying floods, heatwaves, and displacement in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s outdated energy mix can no longer sustain its population or economy.
Despite the launch of the National Renewable Energy Master Plan (2021), progress has stalled due to bureaucratic bottlenecks and vested interests in fossil fuels. Meanwhile, African peers like Morocco and Kenya are reaping the benefits of large-scale wind power investments.
VDM’s blunt conclusion—“Emulate or perish”—echoes across timelines, resonating with frustrated citizens and policy advocates alike. Whether Nigeria’s lawmakers will finally invest in wind energy or continue blowing “hot air” remains to be seen.
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