Man Claims Blord's Ego Caused Prison Remand, Not VeryDarkMan
A Nigerian man, Richard Chibo, has absolved content creator Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, of responsibility for sending businessman Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly called Blord, to prison. Instead, Richard attributes Blord's remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre to his own ego, highlighting three critical steps Blord should have taken in court to avert this outcome.
Three Key Steps Blord Overlooked in Court
In a detailed Facebook post, Richard opined that Blord's failure to act wisely led to his detention. He outlined a three-step approach that could have secured Blord's freedom:
- Plead Guilty: After reviewing the evidence and charges presented against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Blord should have entered a guilty plea. Richard believes this would have simplified the legal process and reduced potential penalties.
- Tender an Apology: Following the guilty plea, Blord should have formally apologized for any wrongdoing. This gesture, Richard argues, could have demonstrated remorse and possibly mitigated the court's stance.
- Pay for Damages: Compensating for any damages incurred would have been the final step. Richard noted that while this might have given VeryDarkMan bragging rights on social media, it would have allowed Blord to return home to his family and focus on his business.
Richard emphasized that these actions, though potentially costly to Blord's pride, would have been a small price to pay compared to imprisonment. He wrote, "What sent BLord to prison was simply his ego, nothing else, not even VDM. After seeing all the evidence/charges against him, he should have pleaded guilty, tendered an apology, and paid for the damages."
Concerns Over Government Involvement in the Case
Richard expressed deep concern that the Nigerian government might hijack Blord's court case, which could prolong his detention indefinitely. He warned that if government agencies like the EFCC or influential groups such as the City Boys Movement take an interest, Blord's release could become significantly more difficult.
He stated, "We should pray that the government did not hijack this whole thing. If they did, that guy isn’t coming out anytime soon. Even VDM himself would struggle to fight for his release and still can't do anything." Richard also referenced activist Omoyele Sowore, suggesting that Sowore might have foreseen this outcome and should have advised Blord privately through his lawyer, Marshall, before making public comments.
Public Reactions to Richard's Analysis
The Facebook post sparked varied reactions from users. John Jnr Abraham commented on the need for private discussions among involved parties, while Ekponoabasi Ukara praised Richard's honest and emotion-driven analysis, urging Blord to admit fault. Abel E Christopher echoed concerns about government intervention, noting that once authorities get involved, even minor actions can be criminalized.
In related news, a separate report highlighted public support for VeryDarkMan's NGO, with funds flowing in after Blord's remand, though no accusations of misuse have emerged. This underscores the ongoing public interest in the case and its broader implications for social media influencers and business figures in Nigeria.
