The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to investigate activist-lawyer and social media personality over allegations bordering on terror financing, illicit funding networks and other potential national security concerns.
The planned probe follows a petition submitted to the anti-graft agency by legal practitioner, who called for a comprehensive investigation into the financial activities, sponsorship arrangements and funding sources linked to the two public figures.
According to report by The Guardian, in the petition dated June 17, 2026, Agbomhere, principal partner at Blessing Agbomhere and Partners, urged the EFCC to scrutinise the funding behind advocacy campaigns, protests, legal interventions, media engagements and public mobilisation activities associated with Adeyanju and VeryDarkMan.
In the estimation of the petitioner, the scale and consistency of the duo’s public engagements raise questions that warrant regulatory scrutiny to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, financial disclosure requirements and other statutory obligations.
Agbomhere requested the EFCC to determine whether funds used in support of their activities were obtained from lawful and transparent sources, and whether all obligations relating to taxation and financial compliance had been met.
While acknowledging that civic engagement and public advocacy remain constitutionally protected rights, the lawyer argued that the financing of large-scale campaigns targeted at government institutions and policies deserved closer examination.
The petition also raised concerns about possible national security implications, noting that covert funding arrangements have, in some jurisdictions, been used by domestic and foreign actors to shape political narratives, influence public discourse and undermine state institutions.
Consequently, Agbomhere asked the EFCC to ascertain whether any local or foreign individuals, organisations, political interests, foundations or pressure groups were directly or indirectly financing the activities of Adeyanju and VeryDarkMan.
He further requested a forensic investigation into their income sources, bank accounts, assets, trusts, foundations, corporate entities and associated platforms.
The lawyer also called for probes into possible money laundering, unlawful fundraising, tax evasion, foreign financial interference, terror financing and other economic or financial crimes where applicable.
Agbomhere urged the anti-graft commission to collaborate with intelligence, financial regulatory, anti-corruption and security agencies in determining whether the movement, source or utilisation of funds linked to the two men pose any threat to national security.
However, he stressed that the petition should not be interpreted as an allegation of criminal guilt against either individual.
According to him, the request was aimed at enabling the EFCC to exercise its statutory investigative powers in the interest of accountability, transparency and public confidence.
He added that if investigations eventually establish that all funds were lawfully acquired and properly utilised, such findings would help dispel public concerns and strengthen confidence in the integrity of the individuals involved.
Agbomhere expressed confidence that the EFCC would treat the petition with urgency, citing its implications for national security, financial accountability and public trust.
