VeryDarkMan, a social media critic, gave an explanation for his absence from Peller and Jarvis’ traditional wedding by stating that he now has strong adversaries in Lagos.

He stated he purposefully avoided the event because he thinks there is a good risk he could be set up if he enters Lagos, speaking during a TikTok live session published on X (previously Twitter).

He claims that because of his deteriorating relationship with the Lagos Police, it is unsafe for him to go to public events in the state.

“Unfortunately, I could not go to Lagos because I have bigger enemies now in Lagos. The Lagos Police right now, we’re not friends. Immediately I go into Lagos, there’s a high chance that I might be set up, so that’s why I couldn’t go for Peller’s wedding.

I got the asoebi. I streamed everything online. It was interesting and organised. I really love that boy, Peller. Their marriage is blessed, and the child they are also expecting is blessed as well. That boy has a very bright future in this country. He’s going to use his influence one day,” he said.

He expressed optimism that Peller has a bright future ahead of them while congratulating the newlyweds and wishing them a happy married life despite not attending the event.

Following an invitation from the Lagos Police Command, VDM had previously claimed in a follow-up post that the Nigeria Police were attempting to intimidate him.

He said he would take the matter to the National Assembly, the Senate, the ICPC, and the Office of the National Security Adviser instead of being lured to Lagos for arrest by senior police officers because of evidence he claimed to have against them.