VDM challenges Nigerian sectarian groups in a passionate video that has gone viral, daring them to prove their strength by confronting Boko Haram fighters and armed bandits instead of attacking innocent civilians and university students.
In the four-minute video, activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, criticized members of the Aye (Black Axe), Eiye, Vikings, and Alora fraternities. He accused the groups of dominating campuses and neighborhoods while avoiding the real threats that endanger Nigerians daily.
Speaking from his car in a mix of Pidgin English and sectarian slang, VDM chanted familiar fraternity slogans before issuing his challenge. He mocked the groups for bullying “little boys” on campuses and disappearing when terrorists appear. According to him, many of these self-proclaimed “strongmen” abandon their bravado as soon as real danger arises.
VDM questioned why sectarian groups, which often boast of their power, refuse to confront the terrorists who terrorize communities across the country. He urged them to focus their efforts on protecting Nigerians instead of exploiting them. He cited states like Kwara and Kebbi as areas where their supposed strength could be tested against the bandits.
The activist also argued that modern sectarianism has lost any ideological purpose it once claimed to have. He reminded viewers that the fraternities originally presented themselves as defenders of the oppressed, but now operate more like criminal gangs that prey on the vulnerable. He challenged their members to examine whether their actions align with the founding ideals they so often invoke.
The video has sparked widespread reactions on social media. Many Nigerians applauded VDM for bravely addressing a long-standing problem that authorities are struggling to contain. Some former members of sects agreed, stating that the brotherhoods have strayed from their original mission. However, others warned that directly provoking powerful sectarian groups could endanger VDM’s life, noting that these organizations have a history of retaliatory violence.
As the video continues to circulate, the debate surrounding sectarianism, insecurity, and the rising tide of armed violence in Nigeria remains at the forefront of public discourse.
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