“David Hundeyin Told Them” — Nigerians React as Alleged Truths Begin to Unravel, Recall Warnings Once Mocked

Nigerian investigative journalist and social critic David Hundeyin is once again at the center of public conversation, as recent political developments appear to validate warnings he gave months — or even years — ago.

Netizens have taken to social media in droves to express frustration, vindication, and renewed anger, quoting a viral line:

“David Hundeyin told them. They called him a fake journalist and conspiracy theorist.”

Though details vary depending on which issue is being discussed — whether questions about the President’s background, APC's internal power dynamics, or backroom international dealings — one trend remains consistent: David Hundeyin said it first.

And each time, he was dismissed by critics as alarmist, unpatriotic, or even dangerous.

“They don’t want to reason at all,” a user wrote on X.
“They’re just quick to tweet and defend their trip. But look — within 3 weeks, the man behind the veil has come out.”

The specific context of “the man behind the veil” has become a metaphor for hidden agendas, secretive power brokers, and truths that were deliberately suppressed.

Much of the backlash is being directed at the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), with critics accusing it of enabling a culture of denial, deflection, and deception.

“With APC, una go learn well,” another tweet read.
“You mocked the people raising alarm. Now see what the country has turned into — again.”

David Hundeyin, known for his controversial exposés and refusal to toe the establishment line, has been both celebrated and attacked in equal measure. But many now say that even if his style is abrasive, his track record is becoming hard to ignore.

“Say what you want about the man, but he’s been right more times than the government has told the truth,” a journalist commented anonymously.

With public trust in political institutions at an all-time low, and citizen frustration boiling over, Nigerians are beginning to revisit voices like Hundeyin’s — those previously sidelined or mocked.

For many, this moment feels like another chapter in a long story of unheeded warnings — one that could’ve changed Nigeria’s course if only people had listened.

“History will judge who the real patriots were,” said one activist.
“Those who investigated — or those who laughed.”

As cracks begin to appear in the political narratives many once believed, Nigerians are asking tougher questions — not just about what’s true, but about why the truth was so easy to ignore.

And for David Hundeyin, the message is simple:

He told them. They didn’t listen. Now, they’re watching it all unfold.