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Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has stirred fresh controversy after launching a scathing criticism of Nigeria’s legal profession.
VeryDarkMan, who spoke at a conference, questioned the state of the profession and challenged the long-standing description of law as a noble career. According to him, the reality confronting many lawyers and law graduates today is far removed from the prestige traditionally associated with the profession.
He also addressed the reaction of some people to his presence at the gathering, suggesting that his background may have been responsible for their discomfort.
“I spoke on behalf of the poor people. I spoke on behalf of the people that don’t have a voice,” he said.
The activist then questioned why his appearance at the conference appeared to upset some attendees.
“Because a son of nobody was seen in your midst,” he said.
VeryDarkMan did not stop there. He turned his attention to what he described as the harsh economic reality within the legal profession, arguing that many lawyers are struggling despite the prestige attached to their qualifications.
“This bunch of clowns are telling me that law is a noble profession,” he said.
“Well, lately law has not been a noble profession. I’m sorry to say. I’m not even sorry to say. It is what it is.”
His remarks centred largely on unemployment and underemployment among lawyers, particularly the growing number of graduates entering a profession where opportunities, according to him, remain limited.
VeryDarkMan argued that the situation is rarely discussed openly, despite the number of lawyers who struggle to establish successful careers after completing their education.
“But even you, some of you who are not even practising. Mind you, law is one of the most broke professions we have in the country. Because we never talk about it. Law is one of the most broke professions. One of the poorest professions in this country is law.”
He further challenged members of the legal profession to examine the number of lawyers who are actually employed and actively appearing in court.
“How many lawyers are there? How many lawyers have jobs? How many lawyers actually go to court? Ask yourself that,” he said.
The activist also questioned the continued graduation of thousands of law students when many of them eventually struggle to find opportunities connected to their training.
According to him, obtaining a law degree does not necessarily translate into employment or financial stability, with some graduates forced to turn to businesses outside their profession.
“And every year, they say they have people graduating from law school. Four thousand have graduated from law school, only to end up selling bedsheets.”
The remarks have reignited debate over the challenges facing young lawyers in Nigeria, including employment opportunities, income levels and access to meaningful legal practice.
While VeryDarkMan’s comments were delivered in his characteristic blunt style, his central argument was that the prestige attached to studying law does not always reflect the economic reality faced by those who eventually enter the profession.
His criticism is likely to generate reactions from lawyers and other stakeholders, particularly over his characterisation of the profession and his claims about the number of graduates who struggle to find work.
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