Social activist VeryDarkMan attacked Aliko Dangote after the billionaire stated that share profits depend on divine intervention and prayer.
Popular social media commentator and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, who is widely known as VeryDarkMan, has launched a heavy verbal attack against Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote.
The internet personality released a fiery video message on his verified Instagram page on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following the public launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery share sale on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
The activist expressed deep shock and confusion after watching interviews where the billionaire businessman responded to basic questions regarding investor profit by using words like “I pray so,” “maybe,” and “depending on divine intervention.”
The main reason for VeryDarkMan’s angry public reaction is his worry over how ordinary citizens are being encouraged to spend their hard earned money to buy refinery shares.
On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Dangote Group officially opened its public share offer to raise over two trillion Naira from everyday Nigerians and institutional investors.
However, when questioned about guaranteed returns and daily share price growth, Aliko Dangote admitted that business success ultimately relies on market conditions and prayers to God.
VeryDarkMan argued that a veteran businessman with over thirty years of experience should offer concrete financial facts and calculated guarantees to poor citizens, rather than telling buyers that their money relies on miracles.
Calling out the billionaire for using uncertain language when selling business shares to everyday citizens, VeryDarkMan did not hold back his thoughts.
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Expressing his complete disbelief over the billionaire’s words, VeryDarkMan said, “Dangote said the profit of the shares you guys are buying is dependent on a prayer. He is not certain; them say na miracle and divine intervention una profit go take boost”.
Questioning how an experienced businessman can answer simple money questions with prayers, the activist added, “Dangote, who has been in business for more than 30 years, the African richest man, is responding to basic questions on investment with words like I pray so, maybe, depending on?”.
Challenging the billionaire to focus on reducing daily living costs rather than taking money from poor people, VeryDarkMan argued, “If Dangote really cares about Nigerians, he should reduce the price of cement, fuel, rice, and sugar instead of selling refinery shares for 5000 naira”.
Financial reports confirm that the public share sale remains open across the country, with many political leaders and investment bankers encouraging citizens to buy into the refinery.
However, economic analysts note that all stock market investments come with natural risks, and share prices can move up or down depending on global crude oil prices and general market conditions.
Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
