A tense legal battle involving social media activist VeryDarkMan and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Blord has taken a surprising turn after both men publicly reconciled outside court following weeks of courtroom drama over alleged image misuse and impersonation.
The dispute, which centred on accusations that Blord used VeryDarkMan’s image in an advert without permission, had escalated into legal proceedings that briefly saw Blord remanded before he was later granted bail.
The mood shifted sharply after a recent court appearance in Abuja, where a video captured Blord and VeryDarkMan shaking hands outside the courtroom, signalling an apparent end to their personal hostility.
Despite the public reconciliation, VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Otse, made it clear that the matter had moved beyond a personal dispute with Blord, framing it instead as a broader challenge involving activist Omoyele Sowore.
He suggested the situation had become one of ego and public positioning, insisting he intended to prove a point beyond the immediate case.
Sowore, however, downplayed the tension, stating that his involvement was strictly to ensure Blord’s release and an orderly resolution of the matter rather than a political or personal confrontation.
He maintained that the objective of securing bail had already been achieved and said he would not engage in public exchanges over the incident, emphasising that his focus was to prevent further escalation.
Court proceedings also saw a key development as the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the case to May 19 for mention, while the presiding judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, formally withdrew from the matter.
All three figures — VeryDarkMan, Blord, and Sowore — were present during the hearing, underscoring the high-profile nature of the dispute that has drawn significant attention online.
With reconciliation signals emerging but legal proceedings still technically active, the case now shifts into a new phase that could determine whether the truce holds or tensions resurface.
