Federal High Court Grants Linus Williams "BLord" N20 Million Bail in VeryDarkMan Impersonation Case

Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia admits BLord to N20m bail following his remand at Kuje over allegations of impersonating influencer VeryDarkMan.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 17, 2026, 10:32 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Newsdiaryonline

Judicial Ruling on Conditional Release

Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, to bail in the sum of N20 million. The decision, delivered on Friday, follows a bail application anchored on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. As part of the conditions for his release, Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia mandated that BLord provide two sureties of reputable standing in the society and deposit his international passport with the court registrar to mitigate flight risk.

The Genesis of the Impersonation Dispute

The legal battle stems from a six-count charge brought by the Nigerian police, alleging that BLord impersonated prominent social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely recognized as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The prosecution alleges that BLord utilized VDM’s image, name, and established brand identity to promote various business ventures without obtaining the necessary consent. The case has drawn significant public attention due to the high profiles of both the defendant and the complainant within the Nigerian digital economy.

Remand History and Legal Maneuvers

Prior to Friday's ruling, BLord had been on remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre since his initial arraignment on April 1, 2026. During the proceedings, the legal landscape shifted when VDM’s counsel withdrew a previously filed counter-affidavit that had opposed the bail. This lack of further objection, combined with the 10-paragraph affidavit filed by BLord’s defense team, allowed the court to exercise its discretionary power in favor of the defendant’s release while the substantive case remains ongoing.