Prominent Nigerian social media commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing the recent surge in fuel prices as a key failure of government policy.
Fuel prices in Nigeria have surpassed N1,000 per litre, a benchmark that has intensified public frustration. In a widely shared video, VDM directly blamed the president, stating, “President Bola Tinubu is the worst thing that has ever happened to Nigeria.” He accused the government of deception and corruption, claiming the removal of fuel subsidies was a scheme for theft rather than economic reform.
“They lied, they stole, and they want to continue stealing,” VDM asserted. He contrasted the current economic hardship with the period of subsidized fuel, arguing that at least a defined budget existed for public benefit. “It was even better when they were paying for the subsidy,” he added.
The commentator expanded his criticism to the education sector, highlighting reports of Nigerian students on government scholarships stranded in Morocco. He alleged mismanagement, stating, “Education sector don fall, everything they collected money for e don fall,” and questioned the whereabouts of funds previously allocated for subsidies.
VDM framed his commentary as a fulfillment of earlier predictions from 2023, stating, “Everything I said has come to past.” He warned that the federal government’s reported consideration of internet shutdowns during protests could reveal deeper societal issues. “Na that time Nigerians go know say problem dey o wey you no dey see,” he said.
The comments tap into widespread public anxiety over the cost-of-living crisis following the 2023 removal of fuel
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