Popular activist and social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse aka VeryDarkMan (VDM) has responded strongly to online criticisms targeting his mother’s profession after a video by Instagram user Anu Ajose went viral. Ajose questioned why VDM’s mother, a teacher, still receives a salary, sparking outrage and debate.
In response, VDM didn’t just defend his mother he defended the entire teaching profession. He made it clear that while some trolls attacked his mum personally, what hurt the most was the societal disrespect towards teachers.
He passionately urged the government to revisit the salaries of essential workers like teachers, doctors, and professors, calling for better compensation.
VDM emphasized that his mother’s choice to continue working is not due to poverty. According to him, she teaches because of her passion for children—not because he can’t support her. In fact, he regularly funds her, managing one of her accounts.
He also revealed that her dedication is the driving force behind his advocacy for public school reforms.
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