Omoyele Sowore has again spoken on the detention of Linus Williams Ifejirika, revealing details from his visit and raising fresh concerns about both the legal and political dimensions of the case.
Sowore disclosed that he visited Blord alongside a team of lawyers, expecting to meet him in low spirits, but instead found him calm, confident, and in high morale. He said the businessman expressed appreciation to Nigerians who have shown him support despite the situation.
“But we were feeling bad that he was better than us because we went there feeling bad for him. Only to find this guy like his high spirit. We were expecting to find him crestfallen. And he says we should appreciate everyone out there who…”
According to Sowore, Blord acknowledged the difficult conditions but remained grateful for the prayers, messages, and even flowers sent by supporters. He added that Blord enjoys respect among inmates and is using the period of detention to rest, noting that he is not pleading with anyone for his release.
“He has used his opponent to rest because he hasn’t rested in a long time… we should let the public know that he’s not begging anyone… he’s not in a hurry, he’s not worried, he’s not concerned.”
On the broader issue, Sowore alleged that the case was premeditated, describing it as “lawfare” — the use of legal mechanisms to target individuals. He further pointed to a possible political angle, claiming the arrest may be linked to a video where Blord reportedly stated he would never align with “city boys,” a term used for certain political supporters.
“But we also found out that there are some political undertones involved as well… apparently he made a video saying he will never join city boys… you know the guys who are supporting… so they said that because of that they gave him the impression that yes you think you are wise…”
Sowore argued that the combination of the legal process and these alleged political undertones raises serious questions about fairness and intent. He added that a growing number of lawyers and activists are now rallying to ensure that individuals are not unjustly targeted or persecuted.
