Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, on Tuesday arrived at the House of Representative to address bribery allegations connected to the prosecution of social media influencer Bobrisky.
This comes amid an ongoing investigation into accusations of corruption involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Service.
The House’s joint committee, led by Chairman Jon Ginger Onwusibe, issued a letter on Friday, calling on several parties to testify regarding the disturbing allegations. Among those summoned are EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, former Lagos Correctional Command Controller ACG Ben Rabbi Freedman, Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Correctional Board, Michael Anugwa, DCC in charge of Medium Security, Sikiru Adekunle, DCC in charge of Maximum Security, Bobrisky, and VeryDarkMan.
The controversy stems from Bobrisky’s arrest in April by the EFCC on charges of money laundering and naira mutilation.
While the Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Abimbola Awogboro, dismissed the money laundering charges, Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison for naira abuse.
However, allegations of bribery surfaced shortly after his release. In a leaked audio recording posted by VeryDarkMan on Instagram, Bobrisky is allegedly heard discussing how EFCC officials extorted N15 million from him to drop the charges.
According to VeryDarkMan, the recording was released after Bobrisky failed to repay a N4 million loan borrowed from an associate to help raise the extortion money.
In response to the allegations, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has launched an internal investigation. “We will get to the bottom of this matter and hold any responsible parties accountable,” he stated.
He also confirmed that both Bobrisky and VeryDarkMan were asked to report to the EFCC’s Lagos office for further questioning.
As the investigation unfolds, the House of Representatives remains committed to uncovering the truth behind these corruption claims. Chairman Onwusibe emphasized, “This is a matter of public interest, and we will not rest until justice is served.”
