Tinubu’s Aide Sparks Drama: Says VeryDarkMan Is More Useful Than Peter Obi?

The political tea just got extra hot and spicy, and Nigerians are sipping with raised brows! In a now-viral interview that feels more like a shade-throwing contest than a policy conversation, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, didn’t just ruffle feathers—he plucked them clean. And his target? None other than Labour Party’s presidential hopeful, Peter Obi.

While appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Bwala dropped a bomb that sent social media into a tailspin: he claimed that controversial TikTok commentator, Martins Otse a.k.a. VeryDarkMan, showed more empathy than Peter Obi when he visited grieving families in Benue State. Yes, you read that right—he actually compared a TikToker to a former governor and presidential candidate. Nigerians didn’t know whether to laugh, scream, or choke on their zobo.

According to Bwala, Obi’s criticism of President Tinubu over his absence in Yelewata, where a tragic attack occurred, was all for political optics. He then praised VeryDarkMan for taking action without holding any political office. “Why does Obi have to wait until he becomes president before he goes to Benue?” Bwala asked, with the confidence of someone dropping mic-worthy lines.

But it didn’t stop there—Bwala accused Obi and fellow opposition figures of playing victim and weaponizing every crisis to score cheap political points. In his words, “The shifting of goalposts is one of the elements you’ll find in these internally displaced politicians.” Omo! That one stung. Twitter and Instagram nearly collapsed from the hot takes and keyboard warfare that followed.

While some hailed Bwala for saying what many were allegedly thinking, others dragged him for filth. One user screamed, “Imagine comparing a TikToker to a seasoned politician? Nigeria is officially a Nollywood script.” Another clapped back, “VeryDarkMan has empathy? He’s doing content creation, not humanitarian work. Obi donates without cameras!”

But fans of VeryDarkMan weren’t having it. They applauded his boldness, saying he did more with no power than many with titles ever have. One user even declared, “VDM for Senate 2027!” Hmm. Is Nigeria ready for that?

To add fuel to the fire, it’s worth noting that VDM has been no stranger to controversy lately. Just days before Bwala’s interview, he had confidently declared that the opposition coalition featuring Obi and Atiku would be dead on arrival by 2027. His reason? INEC’s shady moves and—wait for it—political disloyalty. This guy is clearly not here to play.

So what’s next? Will Obi respond? Will VeryDarkMan drop another unfiltered video? Will Bwala keep up this no-holds-barred media tour? One thing’s for sure—Nigerian politics just got a dose of influencer drama, and it’s juicier than any reality show on TV