Social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan, has publicly criticized billionaire heir Kiddwaya for requesting public donations to support victims of the recent attack in Yelwata, Benue State.

BenriNews recalls that Kiddwaya shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), urging Nigerians to contribute funds for the affected community. The appeal sparked widespread backlash, which prompted him to delete the post shortly after.

In a video response posted on X, VeryDarkMan pointed out the irony of Kiddwaya's actions, questioning why someone known for flaunting his wealth would suddenly seek financial assistance from ordinary citizens.

"The first thing you could do, you just quickly do one write up next thing you go drop account number. 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," VeryDarkMan stated.

He added: "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. Every time you rub your wealth on people's face, show say na you better pass every Nigerian."

Warning to NGOs About Benue Crisis

VeryDarkMan also issued a stern warning to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) against exploiting the crisis in Benue State by soliciting donations for food items, emphasizing that the real problem facing the region is insecurity, not hunger.

"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. 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," he explained.

The activist proposed that he would only share his NGO's account if community leaders set up defense groups and secure approval for arms from the Inspector General of Police.

"If the community leaders of its local government can come out, set up a vigilante, write to the inspector general of police that they need arms, if the inspector general of police approves of arms, we go put account number online tell every Nigerian even if na 5 Naira contribute," he said.

VeryDarkMan concluded by emphasizing the severity of the situation: "This isn't the time to talk and keep quiet it is beyond that, everybody needs to play their part."

The Benue crisis has continued to draw attention from various quarters, with stakeholders calling for more concrete actions to address the insecurity in the region.

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