Exploitation or Outreach: VDM Slams Tonto Dikeh’s "Deliverance" at Durumi School

Moses Ogeodo March 07, 2026

Controversial activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has ignited a firestorm on social media after releasing a scathing response to actress-turned-politician Tonto Dikeh. The confrontation stems from a viral video of Dikeh conducting a "spiritual deliverance" outreach at Durumi Primary School in Abuja—a location VDM identifies as his personal "hood" and "ghetto."

"Na Only Poor Man Children Get Winch?"

In a passionate video addressed directly to the actress, VDM accused Dikeh of exploiting vulnerable children for social media views and "fake NGO" traction. He took particular issue with the spiritual nature of the outreach, questioning why such "deliverance" sessions are almost exclusively performed on the children of the poor.

"Rich man picking no dey ever get winch [witch]," VDM argued, noting that while wealthy children are seen as "clear" because of their parents' money, poor children are often labeled as spiritual burdens responsible for their family's lack of progress. He sternly advised the actress to take such practices to her own household, stating, "Go and deliver your son... Don't take that to my ghetto."

Reclaiming the "Hood"

VDM’s frustration also stems from the deep personal investment he and his team have made in the school. He revealed that last year, they spent over N30 million to renovate the classrooms and toilets at Durumi Primary School—projects he claims were ignored by politicians until election seasons or for "views and donations."

The activist emphasized that the community is working hard to give these children a new "orientation" focused on education and self-worth, rather than the "nonsense" spiritual stigmas he claims the actress is reintroducing. He questioned what exactly she was "delivering" them from, pointing out her own varied career path—from actress and politician to her public surgical procedures—suggesting that her "new call" from God should be directed toward those in her own social circle rather than the vulnerable in his ghetto.

He further challenged the authenticity of the "healing" displays, urging her to stop using "fake NGOs" to bait for donations and engagement. Instead of spiritual performances, he called on her to use her platform to create genuine awareness and provide tangible resources that could lead to a better life for the children, rather than preaching that something is "disturbing" them spiritually.

The activist concluded with a final warning, emphasizing that he is "not joking" and will protect the children of his community from what he perceives as harmful religious exploitation. His message remained firm: if there is spiritual work to be done, it should begin at home, leaving the Durumi "ghetto" children to focus on their studies in the classrooms he helped build.