Shortly after Omoyele Sowore weighed in on the ongoing dispute involving Martins Vincent Otse aka Verydarkman and Linus Williams Ifejirika famously known as Blord, a lawyer, Paul Ojukwu Okoro, dropped a post addressing the activist’s (Sowore) stance.
In his post, the lawyer acknowledged his respect for Sowore but stressed that the situation should be viewed from a legal standpoint.
He argued that the actions attributed to Blord particularly allegations of impersonation and document falsification were serious offences that should not be overlooked.
Okoro maintained that activism should not translate into defending individuals accused of wrongdoing, insisting that accountability must take precedence regardless of status.
According to him, the circumstances surrounding the case requires a balanced and lawful approach rather than public sympathy.
He wrote:
“Omoyele Sowore is a man I respect so much (though I don’t always agree with him), but he is a man of courage who has devoted his life to fighting perceived injustice and oppression. However, he must know when to draw the line.”
“Activism does not mean shielding an offender at all costs. He should know that VDM is not an offender in this case, nor an oppressor. The billionaire was reckless and intoxicated with his impunity.”
“I’m not sure he bothered to call him to order when he was busy impersonating and falsifying documents. I’m not sure he would applaud anyone who does the same to his Sahara Reporters brand, which he has laboured to build over the years.”
The lawyer further advised that instead of Sowore trying to bully VDM and his lawyer, he can get a good lawyer to represent Blord.
He added:
“Rather than trying to bully VDM and his lawyer, he can engage a lawyer to represent the billionaire in court and possibly seek an amicable settlement between them. What is wrong is wrong no matter who is involved. He should call a spade a spade rather than making it look as if the billionaire is the victim.”
“The law is good.”
See his post below:
