Businessman Blord has revealed that he recently met presidential hopeful and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, sharing details of their unexpected encounter. The meeting took place as Blord was traveling to Lagos to inspect a project he described as his Lagos estate development, City of David 2.0.
Blord Expresses Admiration for Peter Obi
In a social media post on Tuesday, April 28, Blord shared photos and details of the meeting. He wrote: "ON MY WAY TO LAGOS TO INSPECT THE DEVELOPMENT IN MY LAGOS ESTATE CITY OF DAVID 2.0, I BUMPED INTO HIS EXCELLENCY MR PETER OBI, I APPRECIATED HIS EFFORTS FOR A BETTER NIGERIA. A NEW NIGERIA IS POSSIBLE."
Meeting Comes Amid Legal Dispute with VDM
Blord’s meeting with Peter Obi occurred while he remains embroiled in a legal dispute with social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). The two reportedly met in court on Monday, April 27, marking their first encounter since Blord regained freedom after spending over 20 days in Kuje Prison. VDM had filed a case against the businessman over allegations of fraud and copyright infringement.
According to reports, the court appearance featured tense exchanges. Blord and his legal team approached VDM during proceedings in an attempt to lighten the mood. The businessman tried to engage him in conversation and persuade him to withdraw the case. However, VDM reportedly declined the request, insisting he would not drop the matter. He allegedly accused activist Omoyele Sowore of influencing the situation, stating that developments surrounding the case strengthened his resolve to continue.
Reactions from Social Media Users
Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media users. It'z Handsomemeka stated: "You will be the last person vdm will fight again...they didn't inform him before he came to you now he's running." Chi Chi Ezinwa noted: "If it were to be that Bini boy pride will not let him greet Mr. Obi, he will be expecting Me. Obi to notice him first." Martha Eredemii shared: "So if he sees Peter obi, he should snub him abi, and when he does that you all will say he's proud, Blord is well trained and respectful as for those of you asking of sowore he also has a good relationship with him too."
Blord Joins Sowore's Team
Legit.ng previously reported that Blord stated he was now part of the Revolution Now movement led by activist Omoyele Sowore, hours after his release from prison. The entrepreneur disclosed this after paying a courtesy visit to Sowore at his office in Abuja. He expressed appreciation for what he described as the activist’s intervention during his detention. Speaking during the visit, Blord said he had never met Sowore before the incident but felt compelled to personally thank him after his release. "I came to see Omoyele Sowore in respect of my matter to appreciate him. As a matter of fact, I have never met Sowore in my life, but when he heard that I was being intimidated, he had to step in," he said.
