Linus Ifejirika (Blord) has claimed that his arrest and detention were politically motivated, insisting he was targeted because of his political loyalty and support for a candidate.
Blord was arrested and remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja on April 1 over allegations of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the alleged unauthorised use of activist Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan)’s identity.
He was later granted bail on April 17 by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court in Abuja and subsequently released after weeks in custody.
On Tuesday, upon his arrival at the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, where he was received by supporters, the 28-year-old spoke out about his ordeal, saying he remained firm in his political convictions and could not be intimidated or influenced.
According to him, the situation was deeper than it appeared, stressing that his decision to support a “brother” in politics made him a target.
“I’m very proud to be an Ndi Igbo. They can never intimidate me. What you people saw wasn’t a small fight. It is politics because I want to support my brother; they want to deal with me. I can never be bought.”
