- +Safiu Kehinde
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has hailed Nigerian social media influcencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for leading a peaceful candlelight procession in honour of the murdered Managing Director of Fish Magnet, Ifesinachi Onyekwere.
NPO Reported that VeryDarkMan had yesterday stormed Anambra state for the candlelight procession on Tuesday in honour of late Onyekwere.
The catfish dealer was last week abducted from his residence and murdered by suspected gunmen in Awka, the state capital.
This had sparked public outrage with netizens calling for justice over the murder of Fish Magnet who was renowned for his strong social media presence.
VDM had in a post announcing the murder of the young businessman burst into tears as he shared video of where Fish Magnet promised to send him smoked catfish in appreciation of his fight for justice.
The social media influencer had in his address to the mourners yesterday said that the event was meant to draw the attention of the Federal and the state governments to security situation in Anambra.
Speaking after also participating in the event, the National Publicity Secretary of APGA, Ejimofor Opara, described the event as a strong demonstration of solidarity.
Opara praised the youth of Anambra for conducting themselves responsibly during the procession.
He also commended the Anambra State Police Command and the ‘Agunechemba’ Security Squad for maintaining order throughout the procession.
“The candlelight procession is a testament to the commitment of Anambra youths to peace and security in the state.
“It was a spontaneous action by responsible, law-abiding youths of Anambra.
“This procession was not only seamless but also deliberate in supporting the state government’s efforts against insecurity,” he said.
Opara described the late Onyekwere as an enterprising youth whose entrepreneurial spirit mirrors the objectives of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s ‘One Youth, Two Skills’ initiative.
“The young man was one of our own, just like VeryDarkMan.
“It is important that we honour such an enterprising individual whose determination and entrepreneurial drive reflect the values of the One Youth, Two Skills programme,” he added.
Opara also cautioned political opponents against exploiting the event for political gain or misrepresenting its significance for propaganda purposes.
He said that Gov. Soludo had already extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that additional commemorative events would be announced in due course.