In other news, VeryDarkMan took a break to save Nigeria. He is back. Nigeria is in trouble again.
Let me give you the full timeline because context is everything.
On April 20th, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, self-appointed online police and Nigeria's most exhausting watchman, announced he was stepping back from social media. His reason was noble. He said his content had been distracting Nigerian youths from holding the government accountable. He said he was removing himself so the people could focus on what truly matters.
Nigeria clapped. Nigeria said thank you. Nigeria took a deep breath.
(sips tea like Toke Makinwa)
For approximately eight days, Nigeria was quiet. No videos. No callouts. No breaking news at 2am. Influencers posted their content without looking over their shoulders. Celebrities slept with both eyes closed. A senator reportedly smiled for the first time in months.
Then VeryDarkMan came back.
He did not come back with a government accountability report. He did not come back with a petition. He did not come back with evidence of corruption or an exposé on misappropriated public funds.
He came back to tell Sowore that it is now a thing of pride.
(hisses like Patience Ozokwo)
"It's not about you anymore, Blord," he announced in his first video back. "It's a thing of pride now. It's about Sowore. I want to show Sowore that he cannot do anything. I want him to know."
I want you to understand what happened here. This man left social media to give Nigeria space to demand accountability from its leaders. He returned to demand accountability from Omoyele Sowore specifically because his pride was involved.
The Nigerian government, which had been nervously watching the situation, has since released a statement describing VeryDarkMan's return as "unfortunate timing" and asking if he could perhaps take another break, longer this time, maybe six months; they will even help with the travel arrangements.
Sowore has responded. We cannot print what he said. But he said it in capital letters.
(laughs like Julius Agwu)
VeryDarkMan has assured his followers that he is back fully and that Nigeria will not rest. His followers have welcomed him. The government has not. Blord, who has been quietly going about his business since his release, has reportedly changed his phone number, his address, and his hairstyle just to be safe.
Nigeria was almost free. Almost.
Edgar doesn't lie.
Source: The eight days of silence. They were beautiful while they lasted. We have archived them for future generations who will not believe it happened.
If you enjoyed this story, you will also enjoy the time Portable's jazz showed up at the wrong fight date. Read it here: We Have Found The Real Reason Portable Lost To Carter Efe. Nobody Is Ready For This.
And if any of this is making you question the concept of taking breaks, so am I. Listen to my podcast, Why Am I Still Single? Available right here on checkedgar.com.
