Nigerian social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known online as Verydarkman (VDM), has weighed in on the controversy surrounding billionaire Aliko Dangote’s recent issues with the government.
Dangote, who leads the Dangote Group, recently claimed that his company did not receive any incentives from either the federal government or Lagos State for building its $20 billion refinery in the Lekki Free Trade Zone. He made this statement during a visit to the refinery by members of the House of Representatives, including Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
Following this, Dangote announced that he is willing to transfer ownership of his massive oil refinery to the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited.
In response to Dangote’s press session, Verydarkman criticized the billionaire, asserting that the current government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made things difficult for Dangote. VDM challenged Dangote’s claims that the refinery was intended to benefit the nation, accusing him of using monopolistic strategies.
Verydarkman suggested that Dangote should reconsider his decision to sell the refinery to NNPC and instead seek a new agreement with the government. He believes that negotiating a better deal could potentially resolve the current difficulties Dangote faces, rather than rushing to sell the refinery.
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Reactions from the Public
@alvinmilli088: “Verydarkman, the voice of the youth, always speaking the truth.”
@dfamousboi: “Respect VDM’s perspective; he has a unique insight. It seems like the last-minute negotiations didn’t go as planned.”
@iam_oseking: “Why are we buying land in dollars when we use naira?”
@sir.pelumi0: “VDM is sharp.”
@veevogee: “Buhari was a big lesson; Tinubu seems like the consequence of not learning from it.”
@nancy_ify: “Tinubu practically said he’s not going to take it easy on his critics…”
@zsavier_optimum_hairlaundry: “It’s reminiscent of Ibeto Cement’s struggles… what can we do?”
@just_tarima07: “This is a true example of feeling the consequences.”
@therayztv: “Ibeto Cement faced difficulties, but no one stepped in to help when his investments faltered due to monopolies and favoritism. Karma is real, but I hope Dangote’s situation improves for the sake of the common people.”
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