March 8, 2026
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued another financial clarification concerning payments made in connection with the legal representation of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
In a press statement released Sunday, Madam Nnennaya Anya, Head of IPOB’s Directorate of Finance, confirmed that $19,000 was transferred in August 2021 to Nigerian lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor for what the organization described as humanitarian and advocacy-related purposes tied to Kanu’s legal defence.
Details of the Transaction
According to the statement, the transfer was executed on August 9, 2021, shortly after the arrest and transfer of Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria. IPOB said the payment was made following a direct instruction from the detained leader.
Financial records cited in the release indicate that the funds were wired from an account held with JPMorgan Chase Bank in the United States to a U.S. dollar domiciliary account belonging to Ejiofor’s law firm, Ben I. Ejiofor & Company, at Fidelity Bank Plc in Lagos.
The organization stated that the wire transfer was categorized under “Humanitarian and Advocacy Payment,” with a bank processing fee of $50 attached to the transaction.
Commitment to Transparency
Madam Anya said the disclosure forms part of IPOB’s broader effort to address public discussions surrounding financial transactions linked to the legal defence of its leadership.
She noted that the organization intends to continue releasing documentation to clarify financial matters and counter what it described as misinformation about payments made to legal representatives involved in Kanu’s case.
The statement concluded by urging supporters and the public to rely on documented financial records when assessing claims about funding connected to the ongoing legal and advocacy efforts surrounding the IPOB leader.
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