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VeryDarkMan Stirs 2027 Debate, Says “I Want to See an Igbo Man Rule”
Popular Nigerian social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has once again triggered a wave of reactions online after expressing his desire to see an Igbo person lead Nigeria.
In a video clip circulating on social media, VDM said he wants Nigerians to experience what an Igbo president could bring to the country, pointing to the leadership records of Nigerians from other major geopolitical regions.
“I want to see an Igbo man rule.
“I want to see what he can do. I’ve seen what Yorubas can do, I’ve seen what Hausas can do… even Niger Delta gave us Goodluck.
“Now let’s test the Igbos!”
The remarks have generated fresh discussion around ethnic representation, political inclusion and the increasingly active 2027 presidential conversation.
Although VDM did not, in the quoted statement, explicitly name a candidate, the comments have been interpreted by some social media users as a reference to former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who is preparing for the 2027 presidential contest. Obi is currently the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and has been actively engaging supporters and voters ahead of the election.
The development comes at a time when discussions around Obi’s candidacy and the possibility of an Igbo president have become increasingly prominent online.
A separate viral video involving an unidentified police officer making comments about the possibility of an Igbo person becoming president has also generated controversy this week, adding another layer to the ongoing debate over ethnicity and presidential politics.
VDM, who has built a large online following through his outspoken commentary on politics, public accountability and social issues, frequently attracts intense reactions whenever he weighs in on politically sensitive matters. His recent online activities have included commentary involving the 2027 presidential race and Peter Obi.
His latest remarks have therefore sparked a familiar mix of support, criticism, debate and ethnic arguments across social media, with Nigerians interpreting the statement differently based on their political perspectives.
For supporters of the idea of greater regional representation, the comments have reopened conversations about whether Nigeria should have the opportunity to experience leadership from an Igbo president. Others have focused instead on the need for political debates to be centred on candidates’ records, policies, qualifications and plans for the country rather than ethnicity.
With political activity already intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections, VDM’s comments have added another talking point to an increasingly crowded national conversation. Whether the statement represents a clear political position or simply reflects his broader commentary on Nigerian politics remains a matter for his audience to interpret.
What is clear, however, is that the question of who should lead Nigeria in 2027 and whether ethnicity should play any role in that decision continues to generate strong reactions across the country.