Nigerian on-air personality, Maria—real name Adeoba Paul—has stirred a wave of controversy online after publicly calling out Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Mohbad, and popular internet activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over an alleged GoFundMe account. In a video currently making the rounds on social media, Maria questioned the transparency surrounding funds—estimated at $26,000—reportedly raised through a GoFundMe campaign set up to seek justice for the late artist.
According to Maria, the GoFundMe account was linked to an Access Bank account allegedly opened by Mohbad’s father, with the campaign’s proceeds meant to support the ongoing pursuit of justice following the singer’s sudden and controversial death. The Wazobia FM presenter expressed disappointment over the silence and lack of accountability from both Aloba and VDM months after the fundraiser was closed. He argued that since the campaign was launched under the guise of seeking public justice, the same public deserves a clear explanation of how the funds have been spent.
Maria did not mince words in demanding that both men come forward with detailed reports, receipts, or public statements to explain the financial management of the donations. He stressed that justice should not be commercialized and that any funds raised in the name of a deceased person—especially a public figure like Mohbad—must be handled with full transparency. The OAP’s statements have sparked renewed conversations online about the ethics of fundraising in Nigeria’s digital age, particularly when emotions are high and public trust is easily manipulated.
This development has thrown social media into another frenzy, as many Nigerians are now joining the call for transparency. While some defend Mohbad’s father and VDM, suggesting they may still be strategizing on the next steps, others are demanding immediate answers, noting that public donations should never be shrouded in secrecy. With no formal response yet from the two individuals at the center of the controversy, speculation continues to swirl.
The call for financial transparency in Mohbad’s case only adds to the growing scrutiny over how funds raised in public tragedies are managed. As Nigerians await a response, the pressure mounts on Aloba and VDM to provide clarity and restore public trust in a cause that once united the nation in grief and solidarity.
