VeryDarkMan Slams Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Over ‘Cowardly’ Safety Advice

Controversial Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan has publicly criticized his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, over a warning post urging him to avoid unnecessary risks.

Adeyanju, a human rights activist and legal counsel to the influencer, had shared a message via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, expressing concern for VeryDarkMan’s safety. He warned that if anything happened to the outspoken critic, the public would simply move on suggesting the need for caution.

“I call VDM every time to be careful and stop taking unnecessary risks but he doesn’t listen most of the time. If anything happens to you today, everyone has moved on by tomorrow. We only overrate ourselves, Nigerians don’t rate anybody,” Adeyanju posted.

The comment sparked speculation of a fallout between the two, as VeryDarkMan fired back in a strongly worded video posted on Instagram.

“I’m really disappointed in my lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, especially because you are a comrade,” he said. “If it was an ordinary Nigerian, I’d have assumed they don’t know better.”

VeryDarkMan, known for his fearless online activism, described the lawyer’s post as “cowardly” and accused him of promoting fear.

“Anybody wey open his mouth talk that thing is a coward. That is the kind of narrative politicians use to silence voices,” he added.

He further argued that death is inevitable and that society always moves on regardless of who dies, referencing historical and religious figures like Jesus Christ and former leaders.

“Jesus died, the world moved on. The Pope died, a new one was installed. Even if Buhari died, the world moved on. So who exactly do you think is indispensable?” he said.

Despite the apparent tension, neither Adeyanju nor VeryDarkMan has confirmed a formal severance of their lawyer-client relationship.

The exchange has fueled broader conversations online about activism, safety, and the perceived disposability of public figures in Nigeria.