- VeryDarkMan, reacted to the Sultan of Sokoto’s comments on social media.
- The Sultan, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, described social media as akin to a “terrorist organisation.”
- He raised concerns about the rapid spread of misinformation on these platforms.
Popular online commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to a statement made by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, regarding social media.
In a video that has since gone viral, the Sultan likened social media to a “terrorist organisation,” expressing concerns over the unchecked spread of misinformation. He urged security agencies to take steps to mitigate its harmful effects on society.
“Social media acts like a terrorist group. People sit comfortably in their homes, create stories, and spread them—even when they’re completely false,” the Sultan remarked.
Reacting to this, VDM shared a video where he respectfully criticized the Sultan’s stance. He explained that such a sweeping generalization is disheartening to individuals like himself who use social media to champion justice and raise awareness on critical issues.
“With all due respect to the Sultan of Sokoto, it is quite disheartening for people like me to hear social media described as a terrorist organisation,” VDM said. “As a respected royal figure and father to the nation, I believe more research should be done before making such strong claims. That said, since I now know you engage with social media, I have a message I hope you will help relay to those in power. Thank you, sir.”
In the video, VDM emphasized the positive impact of social media, arguing that its benefits significantly outweigh its drawbacks.
See some comments below:
See some comments below:
@ValTheRaider:”Social media is the only way the masses can express their feelings.”
@thelegacy25:”I no even know wetin to talk…….See wetin our 1st class king dey call social media…Na wa o.”
@Shegelee005:”what’s century are we please.”
@NuelEliboy:”Of to say Nigeria Judiciary dey work. I for suit this man for this allegation. He should proof to the world how social media is a terrorist organisation. I pity his followers Shay.”
@Joshua311162039:”E reach sultan own, vdm dey calm talk but if na pastor now him for don abuse am tire. God will judge you all for taking Christianity for granted. Though I love vdm anyway.”
@chibuike_n68033:”Una wey still no understand what is going on never see anything yet, una think say na social media talk, continue to talk in social media they continue to do their things.”
@TonykumT:”Who told him that fake news are posted on social media? That means he uses social media and he is labelling it a terrorist organisation.”
