BLord Secures N20m Bail in Explosive Clash with VeryDarkMan

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, admitted Mr. Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, to a N20 million bail with two sureties in like sum in the alleged impersonation case.



Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, in a ruling on his bail application, held that the sureties must be persons of reputable standing in the society. Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, who said granting bail is a discretionary power of the court, ordered BLord to deposit his international passport with the registrar.
The judge also cautioned him against making public statements about the case.

Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia adjourned the matter until April 27 for hearing.

BLord had been on remand at Kuje Correctional Centre since April 1.

The development followed his arraignment by the Nigerian police on a six-count charge bordering on alleged impersonation of social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).

BLord, through his lawyer, anchored the bail application on constitutional provisions and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015.

His application was supported by a 10-paragraph affidavit.

The defendant had urged the court to exercise its discretion in his favor.

On his part, VDM’s legal counsel withdrew a counter-affidavit previously filed in opposition to the bail application, indicating no further objection.

The dispute stems from allegations by VDM that BLord impersonated him by using his image and brand identity to promote business ventures without consent. (NAN)



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Reported by: Grace Misimadji
Edit and Insert: Ibrahim Isaac

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