Thousands of fans of social media personality and human rights activist Very Dark Man (VDM) have vowed to withdraw their money from Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) branches across the country. This decision comes after VDM’s reported arrest at a GTB branch, sparking widespread outrage on social media.
According to reports, VDM visited the bank with his mother to lodge a complaint about deductions from her account. However, the situation escalated, and he was allegedly locked in a security door for over five minutes before being taken into custody by EFCC operatives. The circumstances surrounding the arrest have raised concerns, with many questioning the bank’s role in the incident.
In response to the planned protests, GTB has announced that some of its branches, particularly in Abuja, will not open for four days, citing safety and security concerns. The bank’s decision has not deterred VDM’s fans, who have taken to social media to express their outrage and call for a boycott of the bank.
The hashtag #BoycottGTBank is trending on social media, with many users urging customers and businesses to close their accounts and refuse transactions with anyone who provides a GTB account as a receiving account. Some Nigerians have even gone as far as uploading photos of themselves destroying their GTB debit cards and vowing to withdraw all their funds from the bank.
The incident has sparked a wave of protests and outrage, with many demanding answers from GTB about the circumstances surrounding VDM’s arrest. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how GTB will respond to the backlash and whether the bank will take steps to address the concerns of its customers.
The days ahead promise to be eventful as more details emerge about the case, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops. One thing is certain, however: VDM’s fans are determined to make their voices heard and take action against GTB.