Lawyer Inibehe Effiong recently took a moment to reflect on the evolution of social media activist VeryDarkMan, commonly known as VDM, particularly highlighting a stark contrast between VDM’s past and present living conditions.
During an engaging interview that aired on Arise News on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Effiong felt compelled to address the implications of VDM’s recent criticism of the legal profession. This critique arose in the wake of VDM’s attendance at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA-AGC) 2026, where his presence and the invitation extended to him raised eyebrows among legal professionals and attendees alike.
Effiong, with a tone of caution and reflection, urged VDM to exercise greater care and consideration before making broad and sweeping statements about lawyers and the overall legal profession, especially given the significant shift in VDM’s lifestyle over the years. “It is essential to remember that not too long ago, VDM was residing in a modest one-room apartment and often relied on sachet water for his daily hydration.
I find it hard to recall the last time I saw him drinking sachet water while producing his YouTube content,” Effiong observed. This observation about VDM’s previous living conditions served as a reminder that personal circumstances can dramatically change over time, and those changes should influence one’s perspective on the challenges faced by others, particularly in the context of financial hardship.Effiong pointedly noted that VDM’s current lifestyle contrasts sharply with his earlier experiences, arguing that such a transformation ought to inspire a heightened sense of empathy toward individuals enduring economic struggles.
He articulated, “If you are going to publicly criticize lawyers, claiming that they are impoverished and presenting the profession as somewhat redundant or ineffective in society, one must tread carefully. After all, when individuals face legal battles, it is indeed lawyers who stand beside them in defense, advocating for their rights and interests in the courtroom.”These comments were made amid the significant controversy surrounding VDM’s involvement in the NBA-AGC, where discussions regarding his invitation to speak generated considerable debate among legal experts and the broader public.
The dialogue around this incident serves not only as a reflection of the current state of social media activism but also sheds light on the intricate relationships between different societal roles, including those of legal practitioners who play a critical role in society.For those interested, the full context of Effiong’s remarks can be explored further by watching the video from the timestamp 28:24 to 28:53 HERE.
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