A wave of outrage has hit Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) following reports linking the financial institution to the controversial arrest of outspoken social media activist, VeryDarkMan. According to emerging data from social media trends and whistleblower accounts, over 100,000 Nigerians have allegedly deleted or deactivated their GTBank accounts in protest, while more than 20,000 angry customers reportedly flooded the bank’s customer service lines with heated complaints.
The backlash stems from widespread allegations that GTBank may have cooperated with authorities in facilitating the arrest of VeryDarkMan a popular critic known for his fearless exposés on corruption, abuse, and social injustice.
Although GTBank has yet to release an official statement on the matter, furious Nigerians have taken to X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram to vent their anger, accusing the bank of being complicit in silencing a voice of truth.
One trending hashtag, #BoycottGTBank, has gained massive traction, with users sharing screenshots of closed accounts and urging others to move their funds to alternative banks. Many claim they will not support any institution involved in suppressing free speech.
Meanwhile, GTBank’s customer service lines have reportedly been overwhelmed by irate callers, some using what insiders described as “fire words” a term trending online to describe the fierce, unapologetic tone Nigerians have adopted in their protest.
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As pressure mounts on GTBank to clear its name, legal experts and civil rights activists are calling for transparency from both the bank and the EFCC to clarify their roles in VeryDarkMan’s arrest.
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Dobblog is closely monitoring this developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
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