Rufai Oseni Defends VDM, Critiques Critics as Hypocrites

Broadcaster Rufai Oseni defended activist VDM (Verydarkman) during an NBA conference, criticizing critics as "big hypocrites." In a video posted on Instagram on August 30, 2026, Oseni referenced former Minister of Defence T.Y. Danjuma, who faced little backlash for controversial statements made around 2018 or 2019 regarding the army's neutrality.

Oseni argued that the outrage directed at VDM was selective and dishonest, emphasizing VDM's role in highlighting violence in Nigeria, including the Yelwata killings. He noted that VDM had risked his safety to document incidents often overlooked by mainstream media.

Oseni cited an instance where VDM revealed police officers' involvement in a kidnapping case, which was later confirmed by police. Instead of being celebrated for such disclosures, Oseni contended that VDM was unfairly targeted.

The video prompted supportive reactions online, with many fans agreeing with Oseni's perspective.