Nigeria, May 3 -- In African oral tradition, proverbs are not just witty expressions, they are repositories of ancestral wisdom. One of the most evocative proverbs warns: *"When a tsetse fly perches on the scrotum, you don't kill it with a slap."* This seemingly humorous but deeply philosophical proverb speaks volumes about the need for caution and strategic thinking when dealing with sensitive situations. It is from this backdrop that I view the unfolding confrontation between Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), born Martins Vincent Otse.

GTBank, one of Nigeria's most formidable financial institutions, appears to be gearing up for a confrontation that could spiral into a public relations disaster if...