He further questioned whether the funds might have been diverted to cover a GoFundMe campaign for kidnappers, which he described as a “ransom” that appeared more like an act of embezzlement than compassion. Oriretan stressed that if the situation involved anyone else, VDM would have publicly condemned them and reported them to authorities like the EFCC. He expressed frustration that the same level of scrutiny is not being applied to VDM himself.
In his post, Oriretan demanded that VDM apologise within 48 hours and account for the missing N265 million. He criticized the activist for claiming to have deposited N100 million into savings without prior approval, calling it a sign of poor financial governance. Oriretan concluded by urging the public to remain vigilant and not be “unwise” in supporting causes without proper oversight.
The controversy has reignited discussions about transparency in Nigerian civil society organisations, especially those led by high-profile activists. As the debate continues, many are watching to see whether VDM will respond to the allegations and provide a detailed financial report to address the concerns raised.
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