Iyabo Ojo Fires Back: 'Your Skitmaking Shouldn’t Come at the Cost of Truth' — Actress Slams VeryDarkMan Over Mohbad Justice Campaign Fallout

In a scathing response that has sent shockwaves through social media, popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed VeryDarkMan’s ongoing commentary and criticisms surrounding the Justice for Mohbad movement, setting the record straight on what she describes as a deliberate and malicious attempt to twist facts for clout. The actress, known for her boldness and transparency, didn’t mince words as she laid bare what she considers to be a harmful agenda disguised as activism.

Iyabo Ojo made her position unequivocally clear, stating that her involvement in the Justice for Mohbad campaign was rooted in a sincere quest for justice and not in personal gain or vendetta. Responding to claims and insinuations allegedly made by controversial commentator and skitmaker VeryDarkMan, she warned against those who "go the extra mile to cast aspersion and deploy awful innuendos" simply to place themselves at the center of online conversations, often to the detriment of others genuinely seeking change.

The actress, who has remained one of the loudest voices demanding accountability following the untimely death of singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, clarified that the objective of the group she belonged to was never to get VeryDarkMan arrested. Rather, their collective focus was on drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities to the suspicious circumstances surrounding Mohbad's demise. “The group’s objective was to seek justice for Mohbad through writing and seeking rightful authority intervention, not to get you arrested,” she said pointedly.

Continuing, Iyabo did not shy away from highlighting what she believes are deliberate distortions of truth from the opposing side. "You were arrested for defamation, not for seeking justice for Mohbad — let's be clear," she asserted, signaling her frustration over what she considers a dangerous attempt to manipulate public perception. According to her, defamation and personal attacks have no place in the pursuit of justice and only serve to discredit the efforts of those genuinely trying to make a difference.

She took it a step further, accusing VeryDarkMan of deploying disparaging and fictitious narratives in a bid to paint her and other concerned activists in a negative light. "I am not oblivious you'd rather go the extra mile to cast aspersion, deploy several awful innuendos, and disparaging fictitious narratives to cancel the efforts of like minds in order to place your skitmaking at a vantage position and high traction in social media," Iyabo Ojo fired, clearly disturbed by what she perceives as a calculated ploy to hijack a critical movement for social media engagement.

The backlash stems from a wave of public sentiment that has surrounded VeryDarkMan's vocal presence in the Mohbad saga. While some followers see him as a fearless truth-teller, others now echo Iyabo’s concerns — that his methods and message have crossed the line from advocacy into aggressive misinformation. For Iyabo, it appears the tipping point has been reached, and silence was no longer an option.

In an additional revelation that puts a twist to the ongoing narrative, Iyabo Ojo also addressed a misunderstanding regarding an alleged meeting with VeryDarkMan. Contrary to reports that she requested a sit-down with the skitmaker, she clarified that it was Officer Suleiman — a mutual law enforcement contact — who requested she consider making peace. “To clear the air, I never requested to see you. Officer Suleiman was the one who pleaded with me to settle and make peace with you,” she explained, adding that the officer called her on June 28th at 6:45 a.m. to facilitate the meeting, to which she agreed in good faith.

She further emphasized that nothing about the group’s activities was secretive, a direct counter to insinuations that clandestine efforts were underway behind the scenes to orchestrate arrests or silence dissent. "Nothing about the group was secret," she wrote plainly, indicating that transparency and inclusivity had always been the group’s modus operandi.

This brewing war of words has once again reignited discussions about the role of influencers, celebrities, and digital content creators in social activism. While digital platforms have become powerful tools for social change, Iyabo’s response serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of misrepresentation and the thin line between advocacy and defamation. The tragic circumstances of Mohbad’s death have united many voices across Nigeria and beyond, but it is becoming increasingly clear that personal egos and internet clout are now threatening to overshadow the core objective: justice for a young life lost too soon.

Iyabo Ojo’s message is a call to refocus — to remember that the fight for justice isn't a popularity contest or a skit waiting to go viral. It is a serious, emotional, and often painful pursuit that demands sincerity, integrity, and accountability from everyone involved. With tensions running high and the public watching closely, it remains to be seen how VeryDarkMan will respond to this powerful rebuttal. But one thing is certain — Iyabo Ojo is not backing down from defending the truth, no matter how loud the noise gets.