Popular social media personality, "Very Dark Man" (VDM), has emphatically dismissed calls for him to run for president in 2027.
Popular social media personality, "Very Dark Man" (VDM), has emphatically dismissed calls for him to run for president in 2027. Addressing trending "VDM for President" comments, he stated his disinterest in politics and highlighted what he believes is the corrupting influence of money in Nigerian elections. VDM argued that voters are swayed by financial inducements rather than merit, emphasizing, "it is still money that picks for the people." He urged Nigerians to prioritize national interest over personal gain and to choose leaders independently, without influence from celebrities or financial incentives, stressing that genuine progress will only occur "when money does not decide the person that they pick."
Amidst growing online calls for "Very Dark Man" (VDM) to contest the 2027 presidential election, the social media figure has firmly rejected the notion, citing his lack of political interest and a cynical view of Nigeria's electoral landscape. VDM asserted that money, not public will, primarily determines presidential outcomes. He criticized the electorate for prioritizing financial inducements on election day, stating, "people don't pick their president because they love the person... it's the person who shares money." He called for a shift in voter mentality, advocating for self-awareness, patriotism, and independent decision-making to select leaders based on competence rather than financial influence, warning that until then, the country will not progress.
Social media personality "Very Dark Man" (VDM) has publicly declined widespread calls for him to run for president in 2027, instead using the opportunity to launch a scathing critique of Nigeria's political system. VDM argued that monetary influence, rather than genuine voter choice, dictates election results, warning, "people don't know themselves yet to pick a leader that for themself – it is still money that picks for the people." He urged Nigerians to become "emancipated from that ideology and that mentality" of being swayed by financial inducements or celebrity endorsements, stressing that the nation's progress hinges on citizens' ability to independently select leaders based on patriotism and national benefit.
