‘Why Are You Fighting Yourselves?’ — VeryDarkMan Questions Sowore Supporters After Court Scuffle

Social media critic and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has condemned the scuffle that broke out among supporters of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore outside a court during proceedings linked to a case involving alleged comments against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The incident, captured in videos that circulated widely on social media, showed some of Sowore’s supporters engaging in heated arguments and physical confrontations at the court premises, drawing criticism from observers and fellow activists.

Reacting to the development, one supporter expressed disappointment, saying the altercation contradicted the purpose of the gathering and weakened the message of the protest.

“We came for a peaceful protest and ended up fighting ourselves. This is very bad. How will the government take us seriously?” the supporter lamented.

In a video shared online, VeryDarkMan questioned why individuals who claimed to be supporting Sowore would resort to fighting among themselves.

“You said you came to stand in solidarity with Omoyele Sowore, so why are you fighting yourselves?” he asked.

The activist further alleged that some attendees were more interested in creating social media content than genuinely supporting the cause. He also accused certain supporters of disregarding prior warnings against obstructing access to the court premises.

Referencing another viral video, VDM criticised supporters seen celebrating the blockage of the court entrance while demanding Sowore’s release. According to him, such actions could inconvenience other court users and potentially justify tighter security restrictions by authorities.

He stressed that the Federal High Court hosts multiple proceedings simultaneously and urged supporters to avoid disrupting judicial activities.

“The judges do not like distractions or noise while presiding over cases,” he said.

VeryDarkMan warned that persistent disturbances around the court complex could prompt security agencies to impose stricter access controls.

Ahead of Sowore’s next court appearance on June 30, he called on supporters to remain peaceful, organised and law-abiding. He advised protesters not to block entrances or interfere with court operations, emphasising that other citizens also have the right to access public institutions and attend their own legal matters.

According to him, while peaceful protest remains a constitutional right, it must be exercised responsibly and without infringing on the rights of others.

VDM also expressed optimism that Sowore’s legal issues would be resolved positively and encouraged supporters to continue showing solidarity in a disciplined and coordinated manner.

“If you go to court on the 30th, please stand coordinated, observe the process and avoid giving anyone an opportunity to use your actions against the movement,” he said.