“Our revered leader Femi Falana yet to condemn VDM’s arrest”: Critic’s lawyer triggers reactions
Image Credit: legit- Deji Adeyanju, lawyer to social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), criticized human rights activist Femi Falana for not condemning VDM’s arrest by the EFCC.
- Adeyanju thanked public figures like Peter Obi and Davido who called for VDM’s release, while noting Falana’s silence.
- Many Nigerians reacted negatively to Adeyanju’s remarks, recalling past legal disputes and personal disagreements between VDM and Falana.
- VDM remains in EFCC custody, and his protege Veryfairman recently withdrew from protests seeking his release due to health issues.
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