Abuja, Nigeria — Detained Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as B-Lord, has denied reports that he sent representatives to plead for reconciliation with social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
B-Lord is currently being held at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja following his arraignment on multiple charges.
The clarification came after a delegation of activists visited the detained businessman on the directive of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
In a video released after the visit, members of the delegation described B-Lord as being in “high spirits” despite his incarceration. They said he expressed appreciation to Nigerians who have publicly supported him since his arrest.
Speaking after the visit, legal practitioner AK Musa stated that the purpose of the visit was to show solidarity.
“We met him in very high spirits. He is resolute and remains firm in his convictions. He also appreciates Nigerians who have spoken up in his support,” Musa said.
Another member of the delegation, Rock Yusuf, firmly rejected claims that B-Lord had attempted to reach out to VeryDarkMan through intermediaries.
“B-Lord said he did not send anybody to beg the complainant. Anyone who did that acted on their own,” Yusuf said.
He added that the entrepreneur is determined to allow the legal process to run its full course.
“He wants to see this matter to its logical conclusion,” Yusuf stated.
B-Lord was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations including criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the unauthorised use of VeryDarkMan’s identity.
The case originated from a petition filed by VeryDarkMan, who accused B-Lord of falsely using his name and image to promote business ventures without permission. The activist also alleged that forged documents and promotional materials were created, claiming a fake endorsement deal valued at hundreds of millions of naira.
B-Lord pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court subsequently ordered his remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further hearing.
The next court session has been scheduled for April 27, 2026.
Reacting earlier to the development, Sowore criticised the detention, describing it as an abuse of the legal system.
He warned against what he termed the “weaponisation” of justice and pledged to work toward securing B-Lord’s release.
Despite the controversy surrounding the case, B-Lord’s latest stance indicates that he is not interested in an out-of-court settlement. Instead, he appears prepared to challenge the allegations through the judicial process.
The case continues to draw public attention as supporters and critics alike await the next phase of proceedings.
