Take it to Edo State, we don’t want you here” – Arewa Youth President warns VDM amid Abuja protest

A fresh controversy has emerged following comments reportedly made by the president of an Arewa youth group, who advised social media activist VeryDarkMan to take his protest activities to Edo State rather than staging them in **Abuja>.

The remarks came amid growing discussions surrounding planned demonstrations and advocacy campaigns linked to VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM. According to reports, the youth leader expressed opposition to the proposed protest activities in the nation’s capital, arguing that the issues being highlighted should be addressed elsewhere.

The statement quickly gained attention online, with supporters and critics of the activist weighing in on the matter. While some individuals backed the youth leader’s position, others defended VDM’s right to peaceful expression and public advocacy within the bounds of the law.

Observers noted that Abuja, as the seat of the federal government, has historically served as a focal point for protests, civic engagement, and public demonstrations by various groups seeking to draw attention to national issues.

The comments have reignited discussions about freedom of expression, citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly, and the role of activism in shaping public discourse. Several social media users argued that individuals and groups should be free to raise concerns through lawful means regardless of location.

Others maintained that authorities and organizers must ensure that any public gathering is conducted peacefully and in accordance with existing regulations to prevent disruptions to public order.

As reactions continue to spread across social media platforms, neither side appears willing to back down from its position. Supporters of VDM insist that activism remains an important tool for holding institutions accountable, while critics argue that protests should be carefully managed to avoid unnecessary tension.

The development has added another chapter to the ongoing debates surrounding activism, public demonstrations, and political engagement in Nigeria, with many Nigerians closely monitoring how events unfold in the coming days.

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Arewa Youth President Threaten Verydarkman To Stop Any “TINUBU MUST GO” Protest In Abuja Or Any Part Of Northern Nigeria and take the protest to Edo state before he comes back to Abuja 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/wNLzgCtuGv

— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) June 11, 2026