Popular Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has taken his political activism to a new level, declaring his entry into partisan politics with the unveiling of the Ratel political party.
In a bold message, VeryDarkMan called on Nigerians to get ready to support and vote for the movement, arguing that the projects and initiatives associated with his platform have delivered results he believes are better than many government projects.
His declaration marks a major shift from his usual role as a vocal critic of politicians and government policies to an active participant in Nigeria’s political space.
But what exactly does the Ratel Party stand for? Who is behind the movement? What are its plans for Nigeria, and can VeryDarkMan convert his huge online following into political support at the ballot box?
As Nigeria’s political landscape begins to heat up ahead of the 2027 general elections, VeryDarkMan’s move is already generating reactions and raising questions about whether a new political force could emerge from Nigeria’s digital and activist community.