EFCC Asked To Probe VeryDarkMan, Deji Adeyanju Over Alleged Terror Financing

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been petitioned to investigate activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju and social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over allegations bordering on terror financing, the sources of funds used for their activities and other issues considered to have potential national security implications.

The request was made by legal practitioner Blessing Agbomhere, who submitted a petition to the anti-graft agency seeking a detailed examination of the financial dealings, sponsorship arrangements and funding channels linked to both men.

In the petition dated June 17, 2026, Agbomhere, principal partner at the law firm of Blessing Agbomhere and Partners, urged the EFCC to investigate the financial backing behind several advocacy initiatives, public campaigns, protests, legal interventions and media engagements associated with Adeyanju and VeryDarkMan.

According to the petitioner, the frequency and scale of their public activities make it necessary for regulatory authorities to verify compliance with existing financial regulations, anti-money laundering laws and other relevant statutory provisions.

He called on the commission to establish whether the funds deployed for the activities of the duo originated from legitimate and transparent sources and whether all necessary obligations relating to taxation, disclosures and financial regulations had been fulfilled.

Agbomhere noted that while activism and civic engagement are constitutionally guaranteed rights in Nigeria, the financing of expansive campaigns designed to influence public opinion and government policies raises questions that deserve official scrutiny.

The petition further pointed to possible national security concerns, arguing that in some countries, hidden funding structures have been used by domestic and foreign actors to shape political narratives, manipulate public discourse and undermine public institutions.

Consequently, he requested that the EFCC determine whether any local or foreign individuals, organisations, foundations, political interests or pressure groups are directly or indirectly providing financial support for the activities of Adeyanju and VeryDarkMan.

The lawyer also sought a forensic review of the duo’s income sources, assets, bank accounts, corporate interests, trusts, foundations, funding arrangements and affiliated platforms.

He further urged investigators to examine possible signs of money laundering, unlawful fundraising, tax evasion, foreign financial interference, terror financing and any other financial crimes where applicable.

Agbomhere also advocated collaboration between the EFCC and other intelligence, security, financial regulatory and anti-corruption agencies to ascertain whether the source, movement or use of any funds linked to the two men constitutes a threat to national security.

However, he stressed that the petition should not be interpreted as an accusation of criminal conduct against either Adeyanju or VeryDarkMan.

According to him, the request is intended to enable the anti-graft agency to exercise its statutory powers in the interest of transparency, accountability and public confidence.

He added that if investigations eventually establish that all funds were legitimately acquired and properly utilised, such a finding would help address public concerns and reinforce confidence in the integrity of those involved.

Agbomhere expressed confidence that the EFCC would give the petition prompt attention, noting that the issues raised have significant implications for financial accountability, public trust and national security.