Social Media Critic Exposes Alleged Fundraising Agenda Behind Sowore's Presidential Bids
Controversial social media commentator VeryDarkMan has launched explosive allegations against activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, claiming his political campaigns were elaborate fundraising schemes rather than genuine attempts to secure Nigeria's highest office. In a detailed video presentation on Instagram, the critic presented what he described as documentary evidence to support his claims.
Campaigns as Financial Operations Rather Than Political Movements
According to VeryDarkMan, Sowore's participation in both the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections under the African Action Congress banner was primarily designed to generate financial contributions from disillusioned Nigerians. The social media personality argued that the activist's extensive international tours across Europe, Australia, and the United States beginning in late 2018 were specifically orchestrated to solicit donations rather than build substantive political infrastructure.
"Omoyele Sowore does not want to be the president of Nigeria as he makes you people believe," VeryDarkMan stated emphatically in his video. "These events were strictly designed to solicit donations from frustrated youths rather than build real political structures."
Street Protests as Sustained Revenue Streams
The critic further alleged that Sowore's well-known street movements, including Revolution Now and End Bad Governance protests, served primarily to maintain financial contributions from supporters. VeryDarkMan pointed to what he characterized as a pattern of behavior where political activism and fundraising became inextricably linked, with protests functioning as mechanisms to keep money flowing rather than as genuine expressions of political discontent.
Noting Sowore's background as a student union president at the University of Lagos and founder of Sahara Reporters, VeryDarkMan highlighted the activist's lack of previous government experience. He labeled Sowore's political activities as essentially a "business scheme" that capitalized on public frustration without offering realistic pathways to political power.
Exploiting Existing Discontent and Mobilized Crowds
VeryDarkMan's analysis suggested that Sowore strategically positioned himself to benefit from crowds previously mobilized by entertainer Charly Boy in 2018, when citizens were actively searching for new political alternatives. The critic argued that Sowore took advantage of angry youths desperate for governmental change, stepping into a vacuum despite what he characterized as insufficient political experience.
The social media commentator pointed to Sowore's relatively low vote counts in both the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections as evidence supporting his allegations. According to VeryDarkMan, these electoral performances demonstrated that the campaigns were never seriously focused on winning political office but rather on maintaining financial support systems.
Nigerian Social Media Reactions to the Allegations
The allegations have sparked significant discussion across Nigerian social media platforms, with users expressing diverse opinions about the claims:
- @QUEENOFDBLUES1 commented: "I knew this the day Sowore attacked Alex Otti. With everything Alex Otti is doing in Abia State, only a stupid fellow and someone with a hidden agenda will say he's not working. He has been unmasked."
- @Official_Oye noted: "The post Sowore has ever held is Unilag student union president… Though he was one of those who fought for the democracy we are enjoying."
- @UTDbees questioned the focus: "So the fight is no longer against this evil government it's against Sowore now? It's against ourselves now?"
Context of VeryDarkMan's Previous Activism
This is not the first time VeryDarkMan has made controversial allegations against public figures. In previous reports, the social media activist submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police accusing lifestyle coach Blessing CEO of obtaining money under false pretences after she claimed to be battling stage 4 breast cancer.
VeryDarkMan stated that he had personally donated ₦150 to her account and later suffered financial strain that contributed to severe ulcers requiring costly medical treatment. He emphasized that false health claims exploit public compassion and potentially harm Nigerians genuinely struggling with serious medical conditions who depend on public goodwill for treatment.
The latest allegations against Sowore represent another chapter in VeryDarkMan's pattern of calling out what he perceives as exploitation within Nigerian public life. As these claims circulate online, they raise broader questions about political fundraising, activist motivations, and transparency in Nigeria's evolving political landscape.
