Popular content creator Izzy Ogbeide has strongly criticized activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, accusing him of undermining the efforts to seek justice and provide support for Big Brother Naija star Phyna during the health crisis of her late sister, Ruth Otabor.
The criticism comes in the wake of Ruth Otabor’s death, who succumbed to her injuries weeks after being involved in a tragic accident with a Dangote Group truck near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. Ruth’s passing has since sparked widespread mourning and public discourse about the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Izzy Ogbeide accused Verydarkman of publicly labeling Phyna as a betrayer at a critical and sensitive time, claiming that his comments caused division among supporters who should have remained united behind Phyna and her grieving family. According to Izzy, this not only derailed the ongoing push for justice but also added unnecessary stress to Phyna during her sister’s hospitalization.
It was noted that Phyna had reached out to Verydarkman for assistance immediately following the accident. However, she later revealed in an Instagram story that the Dangote Group had preferred that Verydarkman not get involved in the matter, further complicating his role.
In a detailed six-minute video posted on social media, Izzy vehemently criticized Verydarkman for his approach, accusing him of mishandling the situation and unnecessarily making it a public spectacle. She stressed that Phyna had only sought his help as a trusted friend, not as someone to spearhead a legal confrontation with the Dangote Group.
Izzy stated, “The hospital has been calling her, but because she was admitted, the drip knocked her out. Verydarkman, go close Dangote road down for Edo State. You say you go do justice after you don remove sympathy from the family. Phyna, you caused people to hate her, calling a stressed woman a betrayal.
“Phyna cried to you for help, you just had to fight that you were not in the forefront of a family issue. She didn’t say come and help me fight Dangote. She came to you as a brother because that’s what she saw you as. Bro wey get front-man syndrome, without considering who else is involved.
“Instead of you to wait for the matter to settle or not talk about it at all, you shouted ‘Phyna betrayed me,’ and turned social media upside down. Look where it ended. You should be ashamed of yourself. She don die, make dem come carry am come your house make you chop am,” she added, expressing her disappointment and frustration over the public handling of such a sensitive family matter.
The video has since gone viral, drawing widespread attention to the dynamics between social media activism and personal tragedy, and sparking discussions about the responsibility of influencers and activists when dealing with delicate situations involving grieving families.
Watch the video below …