The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has accused controversial social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), of fabricating and circulating a false press release in its name over the feud between him and gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
According to PFN officials, the alleged press statement misrepresented the organisation’s stance on the sensitive issue, misleading the public. The PFN has strongly condemned the act, emphasising the dangers of misinformation and its potential to harm public trust.
In response, the religious body has called on authorities to investigate the matter and take necessary legal action to prevent the spread of false information. Meanwhile, VeryDarkMan has yet to publicly address the allegations.
“The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) hereby issues a formal disclaimer regarding this recent press release that has been circulated on social media. This press release allegedly addressed the controversy surrounding Mercy Chinwo and one VDM, but it was not
issued by PFN and should be disregarded.
“We understand that such misinformation can be damaging, and we take this opportunity to remind our members and the public to always verify the authenticity of news and information before sharing it. PFN takes no responsibility for this fake press release, and we caution
against its further dissemination,” the statement signed by the National Secretary of PFN, Bishop David Bakare, stated.
This controversy highlights the increasing concerns over digital misinformation and the responsibilities of influencers in ensuring ethical content dissemination.
