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Man Alleges Unnamed Minister Hired VeryDarkMan to Criticise Apostle Arome

A Nigerian man has alleged that an unnamed minister may have sponsored social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) to criticise Apostle Arome Osayi, following VDM’s recent comments about the cleric and the role of religious institutions in Nigeria.
The claim was made in reaction to a video involving VDM and Arome. According to the man, his immediate suspicion was that another minister could be behind the criticism.
“A minister amongst us did this,” he alleged.
He suggested that the unnamed minister may have been motivated by what he described as envy, particularly after Arome reportedly received a building and visited some of his spiritual sons during his recent trip to Nigeria.
The man further alleged that the supposed minister could have contracted VDM to criticise Arome, saying:
“Because you saw that he got a building... and you’re envious. And you just had to look for a way so you contracted VDM to do this.”
He went on to directly address the unnamed minister, arguing that the alleged jealousy stemmed from the person's inability to reach the level he believes Arome has attained.
He also made a religious interpretation of Arome's position, claiming that Arome's elevation was part of God's decision and that God had chosen him over the unnamed minister.
Background to the controversy
The allegation comes shortly after VeryDarkMan criticised Apostle Arome Osayi over comments concerning Nigeria's spiritual calling and the role of revival.
VDM argued that excessive emphasis on prayer and religious activities could distract Nigerians from innovation, technology and practical solutions to national problems. He also criticised the role of churches and mosques in Nigeria's development.
A key point, however, is that the man did not name the minister he accused, and no evidence was presented in the report showing that any minister actually hired or contacted VDM to criticise Arome. The claim therefore remains an allegation.
Note;
Claim: An unnamed minister hired VDM to attack Apostle Arome.
Status: Unverified allegation.
Evidence presented: The accuser's personal opinion/speculation.
Named minister: None.
Independent confirmation: None identified in the available report.
Response from VDM or Arome: Not established in the report.
Source: https://www.gistreel.com/man-opines-unnamed-minister-hired-vdm-to-criticise-apostle-arome/
