The arrest of controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan has sparked unprecedented backlash against GTBank and the EFCC, with Nigerian youth releasing a blistering diss track that's gone viral across social media platforms. The three-minute track, titled "Banking on Injustice," accuses financial and anti-graft institutions of high-handedness in the activist's detention.
This musical protest comes after conflicting reports about the circumstances of VeryDarkMan's arrest. Initial claims suggested GTBank officials orchestrated his detention when he accompanied his mother to query unauthorized account deductions. However, later CCTV footage showed he was actually apprehended outside the banking hall by plainclothes operatives.
The diss track's lyrics highlight growing public distrust in financial institutions, with lines like "They deduct our money with no explanation/Then arrest us when we demand justification." Since its release, the track has amassed over 500,000 views on X (formerly Twitter), with thousands of Nigerians sharing stories of similar banking experiences.
The controversy has taken a financial toll on GTBank, with reports of mass account closures and withdrawals at several branches. A staff member at the Wuse branch who spoke anonymously confirmed "unusual withdrawal activities" since the incident went viral. Meanwhile, EFCC spokespersons have remained silent on whether they were involved in the arrest.
Social media analysts note this incident reflects growing tension between Nigerian youth and established institutions. "The diss track isn't just about VeryDarkMan," explains media commentator Adeola Williams. "It's become an anthem for everyone who's felt powerless against big banks and government agencies."
As protests continue online, with #BoycottGTBank trending nationally, financial experts warn the backlash could impact the bank's customer retention metrics in the critical youth market segment.
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