VeryDarkMan warns Sowore over defence of detained Blord
Controversial social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse widely known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a stern warning to politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, over comments made in defence of detained cryptocurrency entrepreneur Blord, declaring that any attempt to impersonate him or justify such actions would attract legal consequences, as the case continues to ignite fierce debates across Nigeria’s media space.
The development follows the remand of Blord at the Kuje Correctional Centre on Wednesday after authorities accused him of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the unauthorised use of VeryDarkMan’s identity, sparking widespread reactions on social media platforms that have drawn in key public figures and fuelled discussions on digital identity, cybercrime, and the rule of law.
Reacting strongly to Sowore’s intervention, VeryDarkMan emphasised that impersonation remains a serious criminal offence, stressing that anyone found culpable, regardless of their status or influence, would face prosecution, with his remarks seen as a direct response to the activist-politician who had earlier criticised the circumstances surrounding Blord’s detention and condemned what he described as the “celebration” of the entrepreneur’s incarceration.
Sowore argued that the situation was unjust, pledging to work towards securing Blord’s release while maintaining that due process must be followed and hinting at possible legal or advocacy steps to challenge the charges, a stance that VeryDarkMan swiftly dismissed by insisting that the law must take its course and warning that trivialising such allegations could embolden criminal behaviour.
VeryDarkMan further reiterated his readiness to pursue legal action against any individual who attempts to misuse his identity, noting that such acts not only damage personal reputation but also undermine public trust in digital platforms, as the heated exchange between the two outspoken figures has intensified public discourse with opinions sharply divided over issues of justice, accountability, and the boundaries of online activism in Nigeria’s evolving digital space.
