“VeryDarkMan Will Be Nigeria’s Next President” – Prophetess’ Bold Prophecy Sparks Laughter, Skepticism, and Viral Frenzy
Lagos, Nigeria – October 13, 2025 – In a prophecy that’s equal parts audacious and absurd, a Nigerian prophetess has declared that controversial social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) – real name Martins Vincent Otse – is destined to lead the nation as its next president, potentially upending the 2027 elections with a mandate to “send for Nigerians suffering abroad and make sure no one travels for greener pastures again.” The clip, shared widely on TikTok and X, has exploded into a meme-fest, dividing netizens between those hailing it as divine comedy and others dismissing it as just another wild spiritual claim in Nigeria’s prophecy-saturated political landscape.
The prophetess, clad in a flowing white gown and speaking with fervent intensity during what appears to be a live church session, didn’t hold back. “VeryDarkMan will be the next president of Nigeria,” she proclaimed in the 2-minute video, her voice rising with conviction. “He will send for all our brothers and sisters suffering abroad to come home. Under his leadership, no Nigerian will travel abroad again for greener pasture – everything they need will be here!” The footage, first posted by TikTok user @nmaghajehovah and reposted across platforms, has amassed over 500,000 views in under 24 hours, with X users stitching it into reaction videos featuring everything from dramatic slow claps to outright belly laughs.
VDM, the 31-year-old firebrand known for his unfiltered takedowns of celebrities, politicians, and societal ills – from calling out Iyabo Ojo’s alleged hypocrisy to demanding justice for Bobrisky – has yet to respond directly to the endorsement. But his track record of clashing with authorities, including a high-profile arrest earlier this year on cyberstalking charges (later dropped amid public outcry), has fans buzzing about the irony. “From detention to Aso Rock? God dey funny sha,” quipped one X user, while another added, “VDM as president? Na so dem go ban jollof export and import vibes only.” The prophecy’s utopian twist – reversing the brain drain of over 1.5 million skilled Nigerians emigrating annually, per World Bank data – struck a chord with the youth demographic, who make up 70% of the population and are weary of economic woes like 34% inflation.
Not everyone is amused. Skeptics flooded the comments with eye-rolls, pointing to Nigeria’s history of hit-or-miss prophecies. Just last month, a Cameroonian prophet doubled down on President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, calling opposition efforts “acts against God’s will,” while earlier this year, clerics like Apostle Richard Matthew echoed similar pro-incumbent visions. “Prophets don tire me – one day na Tinubu, next day na VDM. Make una pick a lane,” tweeted @dammiedammie35, whose original post ignited the trend with 496 likes and 89 reposts. Critics like media analyst Dr. Chidi Okereke from the University of Lagos argue these declarations fuel “spiritual escapism” in a country grappling with insecurity and unemployment. “It’s entertaining, but it distracts from real civic engagement. VDM’s activism is raw, but presidency? That’s a leap even faith can’t bridge without policy chops.”
Supporters, however, see it as a cheeky nod to VDM’s rising influence. The activist, who boasts 1.2 million Instagram followers, has positioned himself as a voice for the voiceless, recently trending for his petitions against corruption in Nollywood and calls for mental health reforms. “If prayer warriors are backing him, who are we to doubt? Imagine VDM’s ‘Unfiltered’ as national broadcast,” joked @GistReel in their coverage, linking to a GistReel article that framed the prophecy as “2027’s wildest plot twist.” Hashtags like #VDMPresident and #ProphetessVDM are climbing X trends, with users photoshopping VDM in presidential regalia atop eagles – a satirical jab at Nigeria’s coat of arms.
As Nigeria’s 2027 polls loom – with zoning debates and potential APC/PDP rematches heating up – this oracle’s words add to the cacophony of divine interventions that have long flavored the nation’s democracy. From predicting Tinubu’s 2023 win to foretelling Obi’s “court victory” that never materialized, prophecies here are as common as plantain chips. Whether this one catapults VDM from social media warrior to State House contender or fades into meme oblivion, it’s a reminder: in Naija politics, even the stars align with a good laugh. VDM, if you’re reading this – ball’s in your court. Or should we say, in God’s?