The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has accused controversial social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly often called VeryDarkMan (VDM), of fabricating and circulating a false press launch in its identify over the feud between him and gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
In accordance with PFN officers, the alleged press assertion misrepresented the organisation’s stance on the delicate situation, deceptive the general public. The PFN has strongly condemned the act, emphasising the risks of misinformation and its potential to hurt public belief.
In response, the non secular physique has referred to as on authorities to research the matter and take mandatory authorized motion to stop the unfold of false info. In the meantime, VeryDarkMan has but to publicly deal with the allegations.
“The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) hereby points a proper disclaimer relating to this current press launch that has been circulated on social media. This press launch allegedly addressed the controversy surrounding Mercy Chinwo and one VDM, nevertheless it was not
issued by PFN and must be disregarded.
“We perceive that such misinformation could be damaging, and we take this chance to remind our members and the general public to all the time confirm the authenticity of stories and data earlier than sharing it. PFN takes no accountability for this faux press launch, and we warning
in opposition to its additional dissemination,” the assertion signed by the Nationwide Secretary of PFN, Bishop David Bakare, said.
This controversy highlights the growing considerations over digital misinformation and the duties of influencers in making certain moral content material dissemination.
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