Nigeria, April 21 -- Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus "Blord" Ifejirika has linked his arrest and detention to his choice of political candidate.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Blord was arrested and remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja on 1 April over allegations of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the unauthorised use of activist Martins "VeryDarkMan (VDM)" Otse's identity.

This newspaper also reported that he was granted bail on 17 April by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja, and was released from custody on Monday.

Speaking on Tuesday upon his arrival at the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, where he received a warm welcome from supporters, the 28-year-old said he could...