During his trip to China, online personality and activist VeryDarkMan boldly called out Seyi Tinubu, Nigeria’s president’s son, describing the president as old and accusing those around him of having “dusty brains filled with cobwebs”.
This statement was made in a lengthy post that is currently trending on popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, where VeryDarkMan shared his experience visiting China.
After spending hours in China, witnessing the country’s remarkable technological and innovative advancements, VeryDarkMan released a video in which he addressed the president, his son Seyi Tinubu, and the president’s associates.
He stated that Nigeria’s development is hampered by the outdated thinking of the older generation in power, who, he claims, lack the vision to implement innovative ideas that could transform the country.
VeryDarkMan specifically targeted Seyi Tinubu, pointing out that as a young person with direct access to power, he has a unique opportunity to drive change.
He encouraged Seyi to learn from progress in other parts of the world and advocate for similar advancements in Nigeria.
Part of his statement reads: “Seyi Tinubu, I feel compelled to say this to you.” Your father is elderly, and those around him have dusty brains full of cobwebs.”
“I don’t mean to insult you, but I know exactly where I’m going with this. You are the closest the youth have ever come to power, and there are so many things you can help us accomplish.”
“Coming to China has opened my eyes to the limitless possibilities that Nigeria can emulate. To be honest, I believe we need a train that transports every Nigerian here and back, just to open their eyes.
“There’s so much potential in Nigeria that’s being wasted because the old men in power can’t see it — but you, Seyi Tinubu, you can see it because you have the privilege of coming here and witnessing it firsthand.”
As VeryDarkMan’s statement spread online, concerned people flooded the comment section to share their opinions and reactions.
See some reactions below:
@sami_oamen: “China cannot be world power when Mandarin is only spoken in three or four countries and almost everyone spends dollar. US is still world power. Language and currency matters in becoming the world power.”
@JacobAmeh6: “Hope you have enough security that can protect you from you know you know. I’m only saying this because I care about you.”
@ayowole_obi: “Very solid points, I just don’t agree with things he said about the people around the President. Some of those people are working while the others are not doing well.”
@chillywills23: “I hope Tinubu hears and sees this without feeling disrespected.. I hope he acts.”
@_savinha_: “American investors gave some youths funding money, them go do obleh with it. Problem full this country.”
WATCH VIDEO:
“Your father is old, and the people around him, their brains are dusty with cobwebs”
– Verydarkman to Seyi Tinubu pic.twitter.com/WtiGFNtvDg
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 7, 2025
