Confirmation of his release came on Wednesday from his legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, who succinctly informed our correspondent, "He has been released."
Otse had been in EFCC custody since Friday, May 2, following his apprehension in connection with multiple petitions alleging serious financial offenses.
The EFCC, in a press statement issued on Tuesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, had previously disclosed that the controversial online personality had been granted administrative bail. However, at the time of the statement, he remained in custody pending the fulfillment of the stipulated bail conditions.
Oyewale explained that Otse had been invited for questioning on several occasions through his known addresses and communication channels but had failed to respond to these invitations. This lack of cooperation prompted the commission to obtain a lawful remand order for his arrest.
"The EFCC has a lawful right to hold Otse in custody like any other suspect being investigated by the Commission. He has been offered an administrative bail and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions," the agency had stated.
Otse's initial arrest ignited widespread public outcry and protests. On Monday, a significant number of demonstrators converged at the Guaranty Trust Bank headquarters in Abuja.
The protesters chanted slogans such as "#FreeVDM" and displayed placards bearing messages like "Activism is not a sin" and "VDM is the masses' liberator." They accused the authorities of targeting Otse due to his vocal criticism of prominent public figures and institutions.
Furthermore, some supporters organized vehicular processions throughout the city, amplifying the calls for his immediate release. The eventual fulfillment of his bail conditions has now led to his release, bringing an end to the period of his detention and the associated public demonstrations.