Popular social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticised billionaire heir and reality TV star, Kiddwaya, for requesting public donations to support victims of the recent massacre in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
Kiddwaya had earlier shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), urging Nigerians to contribute funds for the affected community. However, the post drew widespread backlash, forcing him to delete it shortly after.
Reacting via a video also shared on X, VeryDarkMan expressed disappointment at Kiddwaya’s move, describing it as “ironic” given the celebrity’s frequent display of wealth on social media.
“The first thing you could do, you just quickly do one write-up, next thing you go drop account number,” VeryDarkMan said. “How would you know what the Benue people need when you never go there? You just dey wherever you dey, write one nonsense letter come drop account.”
The activist commended Nigerians for calling out Kiddwaya, saying, “I’m happy Nigerians rebuked you to the point wey you go delete am, e sweet my body. Because you na guy man wey like dey brag about your wealth… show say na you better pass every Nigerian.”
He also took aim at non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that may attempt to capitalise on the crisis, warning them against using food donations as a cover for fundraising.
“To every NGO in the country that might want to take advantage of the happenings in Benue State — the people of Benue are not hungry,” he said. “You will collect money from government say una wan bring relief material — una go bring rice, beans, garri — the people of Benue are not starving. Food is not their problem. Insecurity is.”
VeryDarkMan proposed that donations should only be accepted when there is a concrete security plan in place. He suggested that community leaders should organise local vigilante groups and seek formal approval for arms from the Inspector General of Police.
“If the community leaders… set up a vigilante, write to the Inspector General of Police that they need arms, if the IG approves, we go put account number online — tell every Nigerian, even if na 5 naira, contribute,” he said.
He concluded by stressing that the crisis in Benue requires more than sympathy posts, urging Nigerians and public figures to act responsibly and prioritize genuine security solutions.
