Sowore Under Fire: VDM Exposes Activist’s Alleged Hidden Agenda

The Nigerian digital space has been set ablaze following a public fallout between high-profile social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and veteran activist Omoyele Sowore. In a series of viral clips, VDM has alleged that the former presidential candidate has no genuine ambition to lead the country, instead accusing him of maintaining a “perpetual opposition” agenda to remain politically relevant.

The friction reached a breaking point following the remand of cryptocurrency businessman Linus Ifejirika (Blord) at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Blord was incarcerated on charges of identity theft and unauthorized use of VDM’s identity—a legal victory VDM has championed as a win for the common man against the well-connected.

However, Sowore’s intervention in the case shifted the narrative. The African Action Congress (AAC) founder visited Blord in custody, condemned the detention as “oppression,” and reportedly urged his personal lawyer to withdraw from representing VDM in the matter. Sowore argued that the law should not be weaponized to settle personal scores, a stance that VDM interpreted as a direct betrayal and an attempt to “save” a billionaire from justice.

VeryDarkMan responded with a scathing critique, questioning Sowore’s consistency and political intent. He argued that Sowore’s career thrives on being an outsider and a protester, alleging that the veteran activist prefers the spotlight of “professional activism” over the actual responsibility of governance.

According to VDM, Sowore’s intervention in the Blord case was an attempt to maintain a hero persona while “playing both sides” of the justice system. He warned that if Sowore ever crossed the same legal lines as Blord, he would not hesitate to see the veteran activist face similar consequences.

Omoyele Sowore has remained resolute, framing his actions as a defense of civil liberties rather than support for any individual. He noted that he has intervened twice in the past to help VDM during the critic’s own legal troubles, stating that his commitment to due process is not selective. Sowore maintained that victory in court should be based on the strength of a case, not on “legal brilliance” used to ensure someone is locked away.

As of mid-April 2026, the police have reportedly withdrawn their counter-affidavit against Blord’s bail, signaling a potential release. While the legal tension may be cooling, the ideological war between the “old guard” of activism and the “new wave” of social media critics continues to polarize the Nigerian public.