The convicted leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally terminated the services of his long-time personal lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, directing him to cease representing him, his family, or the group in any capacity.
In a letter dated July 22, 2026, from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Kanu said Ejiofor’s engagement had earlier been ended verbally, noting that the latest correspondence serves as formal written confirmation.
Kanu also withdrew any authority previously granted to Ejiofor to act on behalf of IPOB, insisting the lawyer no longer has any express, implied, or ostensible mandate to represent or speak for the organisation.
Citing IPOB Code of Conduct, Kanu said the power to appoint, suspend, or dismiss principal officers rested with the group’s leader unless expressly delegated.
He stressed that no individual, committee, or former office holder acting outside the code could validly appoint or retain legal representatives for IPOB.
He, therefore, declared that any authority previously claimed by Ejiofor to represent the group is no longer recognised.
Kanu further directed the lawyer to stop making public statements, granting interviews, issuing statements or publishing content on social media on behalf of him, his family, or IPOB.
Source: The Nation News
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