Broda Mike Slams VeryDarkMan Over Ransom Crowdfunding Proposal for Kidnapped Victims

Controversial Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan has sparked fresh debate after announcing plans to launch a GoFundMe for ransom if the government fails to rescue over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State within days.

In a recent video, VeryDarkMan expressed heartbreak over the victims' plight. He declared readiness to negotiate with terrorists and pay any amount, even billions, stating he would accept the consequences.

Comedian Broda Mike responded sharply in his own video, directly addressing VeryDarkMan. "VeryDarkMan, go and delete that abomination video you made yesterday. Are you encouraging kidnappers? What do you mean we’ll contribute money for ransom?"

Broda Mike argued that paying ransom would only embolden criminals. "If we do that, they won’t just kidnap 40 next time, they’ll kidnap 500 people."

He proposed a radical alternative: arming ordinary Nigerians. "Instead, just tell the government to give everyone guns so we can enter the bush to go fight the terrorists ourselves."

The exchange highlights deep frustration with Nigeria's worsening insecurity. VeryDarkMan's call came after a video of the hostages surfaced, showing dire conditions for the children and educators.

Critics like Broda Mike accuse such crowdfunding efforts of indirectly funding terrorism. Similar past cases show ransoms often lead to escalated demands and repeat attacks, with little government intervention.

This latest clash adds to ongoing scandals surrounding VeryDarkMan, who has faced accusations of selective activism and dramatic interventions in high-profile cases. Detractors claim his approach prioritizes viral attention over sustainable solutions.

Public reactions on X remain divided. Some support raising funds to save lives immediately, while others back Broda Mike's hardline stance against rewarding criminals.

As banditry and kidnapping plague communities, the debate underscores failing state security and citizens' desperate search for answers. No resolution has emerged from authorities yet.