VDM Fires Back at Davido Again: The Political Clash That Has Nigerians Talking
VeryDarkMan and Afrobeats superstar Davido are once again at the centre of a heated online conversation, but this time the disagreement goes beyond entertainment. The latest clash has dragged politics, Governor Ademola Adeleke, President Bola Tinubu and the 2027 election into the middle of their already complicated relationship.
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has made it clear that his past friendship with Davido will not stop him from criticising the singer when he believes his actions deserve public scrutiny.
The latest development has generated fresh reactions across Nigeria, especially because VDM and Davido were previously known to have a friendly relationship.
According to a report published on October 18, VDM responded to criticism that he should not attack Davido because the singer had previously supported his NGO. VDM rejected that argument, saying friendship should not prevent someone from speaking against what they consider wrong.
VDM: Friendship Will Not Stop Me
VDM's latest comments appear to be a direct response to people who questioned why he continues to criticise Davido despite their previous relationship.
The activist argued that being friends with someone does not mean a person must support everything that individual does.
He said that Nigerians often overlook the actions of their friends because of personal relationships, and he does not want to operate that way.
VDM also brought up Davido's previous political position, particularly the singer's past opposition to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He maintained that he still stands by his criticism of Davido and believes that personal relationships should not prevent Nigerians from holding influential people accountable.
That statement has now become one of the major talking points surrounding the latest clash.
How Governor Adeleke Entered the Drama
The latest disagreement did not begin simply because of music or celebrity issues.
The controversy intensified after Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is Davido's uncle, publicly backed President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign.
Adeleke was reported to have been appointed the Osun coordinator for Tinubu's 2027 presidential campaign and appeared at the inauguration of the campaign council in Abuja.
His political move immediately attracted attention because Adeleke won the Osun governorship election under the Accord Party, while Tinubu is the candidate of the APC.
The development gave VDM an opportunity to revisit Davido's previous political statements.
The activist questioned the apparent difference between Davido's earlier anti-APC comments and his family's current political position.
VDM Takes Aim at Davido
In one of his recent videos, VDM strongly criticised Davido over his involvement in Nigerian politics.
He accused the singer of using his popularity and massive fan base to influence political opinions.
VDM argued that celebrities should not automatically receive public support simply because they are famous.
He also warned Nigerians against allowing admiration for entertainers to determine their political choices.
According to reports, VDM told Davido that he should stay away from Nigerian election matters and warned that he would continue to criticise him if he remained involved.
The comments quickly turned the disagreement into something much bigger than a personal social-media argument.
It became a debate about celebrity influence, political loyalty and whether entertainers should use their enormous platforms to influence voters.
Davido's Unexpected Reaction
Perhaps the most surprising part of the controversy came from Davido himself.
After VDM criticised him and his uncle, Davido reportedly liked the post containing the criticism.
That reaction surprised many social media users.
Instead of responding with another attack, Davido's apparent decision to like the post created another layer of confusion.
Why would a musician like a post that strongly criticises him and his family?
Was it simply a social-media reaction?
Was Davido acknowledging the criticism?
Or was he deliberately refusing to turn the situation into another public fight?
No clear explanation has been given publicly for the reason behind the reaction.
Several reports, however, confirmed that the unusual interaction became a major talking point online.
Their Friendship Makes the Story More Interesting
The VDM-Davido controversy is attracting so much attention partly because the two men were not always on opposite sides.
Davido had previously shown support for VDM's NGO, and their relationship was publicly known.
That history makes VDM's latest criticism more complicated.
Critics have questioned whether it is fair for VDM to attack someone who previously supported him.
But VDM's response is straightforward: support and friendship should not buy silence.
He argues that if he believes someone is acting against the public interest, he should be able to speak regardless of their personal relationship.
That position has divided social-media users.
Some people agree with VDM and say public figures must be held accountable.
Others believe he should not repeatedly attack someone who once stood by him.
The APC Question
Another major issue in the controversy is Davido's past relationship with APC politics.
VDM referenced older statements attributed to Davido in which the singer strongly criticised the APC.
The activist used those previous comments to question how Davido would approach politics now that his uncle is working with Tinubu's 2027 campaign.
VDM's argument is that political relationships can become complicated when family interests are involved.
However, it is important to separate VDM's allegations and interpretation from established facts.
Reports confirm that Adeleke has taken a role supporting Tinubu's 2027 campaign, but VDM's broader claims about what Adeleke's political position supposedly proves are allegations made by the activist and should not automatically be treated as established facts.
Why Nigerians Are Paying Attention
The controversy comes at a time when Nigerian politics is already beginning to attract enormous public attention ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Davido has millions of followers across social-media platforms.
VDM also has a huge online audience.
When either personality speaks about politics, their comments can reach millions of Nigerians within minutes.
That makes their disagreement bigger than a normal celebrity argument.
It raises a serious question:
How much influence should celebrities and social-media personalities have over political decisions?
Some Nigerians believe entertainers have every right to express their political opinions because they are citizens.
Others argue that celebrities should be careful because their enormous fan bases can influence young voters who may follow personalities rather than examine candidates and policies.
VDM Says the Focus Should Be Nigerians
One of the strongest parts of VDM's argument is that Nigerians should not vote simply because a celebrity supports a particular candidate.
Instead, voters should examine the candidate's record, policies, performance and plans.
This argument is particularly relevant as the 2027 election approaches.
Whether people agree with VDM's style or not, the debate he has created touches on a genuine issue in modern politics: the growing power of social media personalities to shape public opinion.
A celebrity's endorsement can create massive attention, but it does not necessarily mean that the person being endorsed is the best candidate.
Is This Really the End of the VDM-Davido Relationship?
That remains unclear.
The fact that Davido reportedly liked VDM's critical post suggests that the singer may not want the situation to become an outright war.
At the same time, VDM's latest comments show that he is not planning to stop speaking about Davido simply because they were once friends.
The situation could therefore develop in several directions.
Davido could respond publicly.
VDM could release another video.
The two men could eventually settle their differences privately.
Or the controversy could continue growing as the 2027 political campaign becomes more intense.
For now, Nigerians are watching.
The Bigger Question
Behind the drama between VDM and Davido is a much bigger conversation about friendship, accountability, politics and celebrity influence.
Davido is one of Africa's biggest music stars, while VDM has established himself as one of Nigeria's most outspoken online critics.
Their disagreement therefore attracts attention almost automatically.
But the most important issue may not be who wins the online argument.
The bigger question is whether Nigerians will allow celebrity loyalty to determine their political choices.
As the country moves closer to the 2027 election, politicians, entertainers, activists and social-media influencers are likely to play increasingly important roles in shaping public conversations.
For now, the VDM-Davido clash remains one of the most talked-about celebrity-political controversies online — and Davido's unexpected reaction has only made Nigerians more curious about what happens next.
One thing is certain: this story is no longer just about VDM and Davido. It is becoming part of the larger conversation about who influences Nigerian voters ahead of 2027.
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