A Lagos court has ordered the remand of businessman Blord in prison pending further hearing on charges of impersonating prominent activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
The magistrate issued the ruling on Tuesday after Blord pleaded not guilty to the allegations of creating fake accounts and content designed to mimic VeryDarkMan and mislead the public.
Blord’s counsel sought bail, arguing the matter was civil in nature, but the court rejected the application and directed that the accused remain in custody until the next adjourned date.
The case has attracted significant attention online, with VeryDarkMan known for his public exposés on social issues and scams. No further details on the specific charges or next court date were immediately released by the prosecution.
