Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted to calls by the Presidency for legal action against social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over a viral audio clip allegedly linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The reaction follows a statement on X by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who accused VDM of being the “conveyor and disseminator” of a fake audio recording and called for legal action.

Onanuga Calls for Legal Action

Onanuga described the circulation of the clip as an “egregious abuse of the social media platform,” insisting that VDM should be held accountable for spreading false content.

The controversial footage reportedly shows an AI-generated audio layered over a video involving VDM, creating the impression of a presidential statement on the 2027 election and opposition figures, including Peter Obi.

Adeyanju Speaks on VDM’s Behalf

Reacting to the development, Adeyanju insisted that VDM neither created nor shared the alleged audio.

He said verification of VDM’s official platforms would have shown he had no link to the content, adding that the accusations were made without proper fact-checking.

Adeyanju faulted the Presidency’s reaction, describing it as premature and capable of misleading the public.

Calls for Investigation

The lawyer urged security agencies to investigate the origin of the manipulated audio and ensure those responsible are identified and prosecuted.

He maintained that the incident highlights the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation in Nigeria’s digital space.

As of press time, no formal charges have been filed against VDM.