In a dramatic escalation of their ongoing feud, prominent Nigerian social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has made explosive new claims. He alleges that influential figures offered him large sums of money to stop his public exposé on human rights advocate Harrison Gwamnishu. Defying these pressures, VDM has instead issued a stern two-hour ultimatum to Gwamnishu, demanding a full public confession regarding alleged fraudulent activities in kidnapping rescue operations.
The Bribe Allegations and Public Ultimatum
VeryDarkMan detailed his shocking claims in a video posted on his Instagram page. He stated that he received numerous calls from powerful individuals pleading with him to cease his campaign against Gwamnishu. According to VDM, these figures offered him "any amount" of money to drop the matter entirely.
"People have called everyone around me, pleading that I should stop talking about Gwamnishu and let everything go," the activist revealed. Despite the intense pressure and lucrative financial offers, VeryDarkMan declared he would not back down. His sole condition for silence is a full, public admission of guilt from Harrison Gwamnishu himself.
VDM specifically demanded a confession about the kidnapping cases that Gwamnishu has frequently posted on social media, portraying them as successful rescue missions. "I'm giving Harrison Gwamnishu an extra 2 hours to confess. Especially in the area of those kidnappings that he's posting on his page... Let Nigerians know the truth about everything that you post on your page," he stated forcefully.
Mounting Pressure and Threat of More Evidence
The activist issued a clear warning: if no confession is forthcoming within the stipulated time, he will take matters into his own hands. "I don't want to be the one to open your yansh. Confess," VDM warned, using Nigerian Pidgin to emphasize his point. He threatened to release further damaging evidence to the public.
Furthermore, VeryDarkMan called on police and military personnel who have allegedly collaborated with Gwamnishu on various operations to step forward and reveal the truth. He expressed surprise that none of these security officials have publicly defended Gwamnishu or corroborated his stories of successful rescues. VDM said he expected to see supporting videos from such officers within the two-hour window.
Background: Arrest and a Controversial Apology
This latest confrontation comes on the heels of significant legal trouble for Harrison Gwamnishu. In mid-December 2025, the founder of the Behind Bars Initiative was arrested by the Delta State Police. He faced charges of diverting over ₦5 million in ransom funds meant for a kidnapped couple in Edo State. While Gwamnishu was granted bail and later denied a formal arrest—claiming he reported voluntarily—the allegations have severely damaged his reputation.
Over the past weekend, Gwamnishu issued a public apology, admitting to mishandling resources and expressing regret to those affected by his advocacy work. However, this apology appears to have done little to satisfy critics like VeryDarkMan, who are demanding a more specific confession regarding the kidnapping posts.
Public Reaction to the Ultimatum
Social media reactions to VDM's ultimatum have been swift and largely supportive of the activist's stance. Many users praised his refusal to accept bribes and his persistence in seeking accountability.
One user, @mr_chiboi, commented: "VDM turned down bribe money while Harrison hides behind a weak apology? Fake saviors hate real accountability. Keep exposing, king. No settlement."
Another, @nightprogram_, pointedly remarked: "Harrison is not just a good person. He's still giving VDM a condition at which he'll right his wrongs when someone's husband is in the kidnappers den... That guy is terrible."
User @LilyjoeBae expressed shock at the bribe allegations: "Ahhhh. Calling and offering money??? This is shocking oo, when will this come to an end??" Meanwhile, @bheenhia questioned the motives of those asking VDM to stop: "What do they even mean by he should cease fire? So they/he can continue to scam innocent citizens who believed in him?"
The consensus among many commentators is that regardless of Gwamnishu's response, the truth will emerge. As @maxwellsly8 put it: "Either Harrison confesses or he allowed himself to be exposed by VDM. I noticed na still the same result we go get."
This high-stakes standoff highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in Nigeria's often-opaque world of social advocacy and crisis response. The public now awaits Harrison Gwamnishu's next move as the clock ticks on VeryDarkMan's ultimatum.
