Sowore Vows To Free Remanded Businessman B-Lord, Warns Against Weaponising Law In Activist VeryDarkMan Case
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to push for the discontinuation of the criminal case against Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord or B-Lord, who has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
B-Lord, founder of the Blord Group, was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the unauthorised use of the identity of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
Following his arraignment, the court ordered his remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre until April 27, 2026.
Reacting on Wednesday shortly after the remand order, Sowore condemned the detention, warning against the growing trend of using the legal system to oppress citizens.
The activist disclosed that he had already taken steps to distance his legal team from the case while also indicating his intention to ensure B-Lord regains his freedom.
“I have read about the court-ordered detention of an individual known as B-Lord, and I must say this clearly that no one should celebrate the incarceration of any person under the colour of law,” Sowore said.
He further revealed that he had contacted his lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, urging him to withdraw from any involvement in the matter.
“I have reached out to my astute rights lawyer, Marshal D F Abubakar, urging him to disengage from the process,” he added.
