Nigerian social media critic and activist Martin Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has caused a stir on social media after announcing the launch of a new civic initiative under the Ratel Movement aimed at driving community service across the country.
VDM, in a video that surfaced on social media posted called on young Nigerians to indulge in community clean-up exercises, which according to the self acclaimed activist will begin Saturday, November 29, 2025.
According to him, the goal is to address environmental challenges and inspire patriotism among Nigerian youths.
“Starting from the 29th of November, 2025, which will be on a Saturday, we the Ratel Movement are taking over Nigeria. We are shutting down this country,” VDM said in the video. He clarified that the “shutdown” was not about violence but about impact.
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VDM emphasised that the initiative is designed to move young Nigerians from online activism to real-world action.
“We are going to start what has never been seen before in Nigeria. We are going to be moving from just being on social media claiming to be Ratels to presenting ourselves in real life and impacting our society,” he said.
The announcement has sparked widespread interest on social media, with many supporters pledging to participate in the inaugural exercise.
One user wrote: “Most of the werey shouting I will do it, if their parents ask them to do the same thing, it will sound ridiculous to them and feel humiliated but see them now omoh.”
One user wrote: “Before you go out sha do ayeta for body oooo oooo I no wan hear justice for lagbaja oooooo.”“The day to protest for his release from efcc, less than 100 people for abuja show up. While veryfairman do his protest for portharcourt with less than 50 people. All his fans na online dem they make mouth,” another remarked
One wrote: “Very good but mk una change this una logo abeg shey d ratel never chop??”
Another commented: “Nigerian youth must start from somewhere this time.”