Popular social media critic and self-proclaimed president of the Ratel Movement, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VDM, has fired back at filmmaker and writer Onyeka Nwelue over allegations concerning his iPhone business. The controversy erupted after Nwelue claimed that VDM was importing fake iPhones without proper NAFDAC registration numbers.
The iPhone Unboxing That Started It All
The drama began when VDM shared a video on social media showing himself unboxing several iPhones he claimed to have imported into Nigeria for sale. In the video, the activist not only showcased the gadgets but also boasted about his wealth and financial status while addressing his critics. He announced that more electronic products would be arriving in the country soon as part of his expanding business venture.
Onyeka Nwelue quickly responded to the post, accusing VDM of selling counterfeit iPhones that lacked the mandatory National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) registration numbers. This allegation sparked an immediate and fiery reaction from the social media personality.
VDM's Fiery Response and NAFDAC Clarification
In his counter-attack, VDM strongly refuted Nwelue's claims, stating that mobile phones do not require NAFDAC numbers since they are not consumable products. "Phones are not edibles," he emphasized during his response video, where he actually conducted a Google search live on camera to demonstrate which products typically require NAFDAC approval.
The activist didn't stop there. He accused Nwelue of exhibiting tribalistic behavior, warning that "tribalism don start" and would ultimately ruin the filmmaker. VDM further boasted about his social media influence, describing himself as the most powerful personality on Nigerian social media platforms and claiming that people fear what he can accomplish.
Business Origins and Future Plans Revealed
During his detailed response, VDM explained how his phone business began, pointing fingers at fellow businessman Blord as the catalyst. He labeled Blord as "greedy" and a "fraudster," accusing him of making approximately ₦200,000 profit on each iPhone sold and allegedly using customer data from his app to swindle people.
VDM proudly described himself as an egoistic person and revealed plans to expand into more business ventures. He warned his detractors that they couldn't touch him or affect his legal cases, emphasizing that money wasn't a problem for him since he has people who can raise funds whenever he decides to pursue new business opportunities.
The social media activist concluded with a strong warning to his critics, stating they would "cry blood" and that he would never leave them alone. He insisted he has sufficient financial resources to purchase any property he desires, including cars and houses.
The video response has generated significant reactions from fans and followers across social media platforms, with many weighing in on both sides of the controversy.
