IPOB’s Diaspora Directive: Organize Mass Demonstrations to End Kanu’s Political Persecution

 IPOB’s Diaspora Directive: Organize Mass Demonstrations to End Kanu’s Political Persecution

In a fervent call echoing across continents, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a non-violent self-determination movement, has issued a directive to its global family in the diaspora to organize rallies demanding the immediate release of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The memo, dated November 12, 2025, from the Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra, underscores the group's determination to challenge what it describes as the Nigerian state's "flagrant contravention of international rules" in Kanu's ongoing detention.

Signed by Mazi Chika Edoziem, Head of the Directorate of State, the document addresses IPOB families worldwide, instructing them to activate local machineries and stage protests in their countries of residence. Mazi Chika Edozie cleared by a Federal High Court in Owerri of unfounded terrorism charges in February 2025, emphasized the moral and legal imperative of the campaign. "Our demand for his immediate release is anchored on the fact that agitation for Self Determination is not a crime but rather an enshrined and guaranteed Human Right for the Indigenous Peoples all over the world," the memo states.

Kanu, a British-Nigerian activist and IPOB founder, has been held by Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) since his abduction and illegal rendition from Kenya in June 2021. IPOB and Kanu's legal team have long argued that the operation violated Kenyan sovereignty, international extradition protocols, and human rights conventions, including rulings from the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. Recent court filings by Kanu, including a motion on October 30, 2025, to strike out all charges due to the absence of a valid legal basis under Nigerian law, have intensified the pressure on the Federal High Court in Abuja.

This latest mobilization comes on the heels of a broader IPOB offensive launched on the same day, November 12, when the group dispatched an "SOS" letter to 21 foreign diplomatic missions and international bodies, including the United States, United Kingdom, United Nations, and European Union. Titled "Urgent Global Humanitarian Intervention to End the Unlawful Detention and Torture of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu," the appeal highlights Kanu's deteriorating health in DSS custody and accuses Nigeria of state terrorism against peaceful Biafran activists. "This is a global SOS appeal for urgent humanitarian and diplomatic intervention," the letter reads, framing Kanu's case as a threat to "global peace."

The timing aligns with heightened judicial scrutiny in Nigeria. On November 11, Kanu filed a preliminary objection challenging terrorism charges based on a repealed law, arguing it constitutes "flagrant contempt of court" following a 2022 Court of Appeal discharge. His defense team, led by figures like Barrister Christopher Chidera, has slammed recent court assertions that Kanu "has a case to answer" as "legally unfounded," reiterating demands for unconditional release.  Justice James Omotosho has set deadlines for Kanu to open his defense, with potential judgment looming if unmet, though IPOB spokespersons like Comrade Emma Powerful have dismissed such proceedings as a "sham trial" lacking constitutional grounding under Section 36(12) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution.

On the streets, the call has already sparked action. Activists under the Concerned Indigenous People of Biafra coalition protested in Abuja on November 12, submitting the SOS letter to diplomatic missions and decrying Kanu's abduction as "international terrorism."  Social media amplifies the urgency, with diaspora voices like those from IPOB Ghana posting rallying cries: "The task of the intelligent is to clarify the confusion of the stupid; the duty of the just is to correct the injustices of the wicked." Earlier this month, protesters stormed Nigeria's diplomatic mission in New York, chanting "#FreeNnamdiKanuNow" and accusing President Bola Tinubu's administration of tyranny. 

IPOB's strategy reflects a multi-pronged approach: legal challenges in Nigerian and international courts, diplomatic lobbying, and grassroots mobilization. Mazi Chika Edoziem's memo signals the start of a "series of actions" by the Directorate to demand an end to "selective application of rules" against Biafrans. With liaison offices in Germany, Spain, South Africa, and Italy listed at the memo's footer, the group is poised to coordinate synchronized protests that could draw global scrutiny.

Human rights advocates have praised the non-violent ethos, noting IPOB's history of securing the release of over 1,500 detained members through legal and diplomatic means. Yet, the Nigerian government maintains its stance, viewing IPOB as a proscribed organization a designation the group contests via ongoing Supreme Court appeals.

As rallies gear up globally, the world watches: Will international pressure tip the scales toward justice, or deepen Nigeria's divide? For Biafrans, the answer lies in unity and persistence. 

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IPOB And The Civic Path To Self-Determination: A Case For Dialogue And Democratic Engagement

 IPOB And The Civic Path To Self-Determination: A Case For Dialogue And Democratic Engagement

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) began its agitation for Biafran self-determination under the clear principle of non-violence.  Since inception, the movement has maintained a disciplined and peaceful approach in expressing the aspirations of the Biafran people, guided strictly by the rule of law and international conventions on the right to self-determination.

From the onset, IPOB opened every legitimate avenue for dialogue with the Federal Government of Nigeria.  The movement consistently called for a civil and diplomatic process, in line with the United Nations Charter and Convention on the Right to Self-Determination, to allow for a UN-supervised referendum that would democratically determine the wishes of the Biafran people.

But, despite IPOB’s non-violent posture, the Nigerian state chose aggression over dialogue.  Peaceful rallies in Aba, Enugu, Igweocha, Nkpor, Onitsha, and other parts of Biafraland were brutally attacked by security forces.  Peaceful protesters; men and women holding nothing but flags were shot, abducted, and detained in unknown locations.  Many never returned home.

The world watched as citizens exercising their constitutional rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly were treated worse than hardened criminals.  Their only “crime” was asking for freedom, justice, and fairness in their homeland.  These state-sponsored attacks were direct assaults on democracy and on the essence of civic engagement.

Civic engagement is the process through which citizens and groups participate in public life to protect shared values, address social issues, and strengthen democracy.  It includes both political and non-political activities aimed at achieving the common good.  A nation thrives when its citizens can freely voice their concerns, organise peacefully, and demand accountability from leaders.

By clamping down on peaceful protesters, the Nigerian government worked against this democratic ideal.  The violent suppression of civic participation not only violates international human-rights standards but also destroys public trust and fuels deeper divisions.

IPOB has remained firm in its commitment to peaceful methods.  Even in the face of intimidation, arrests, and killings, the movement has neither taken up arms nor abandoned its principles.  The organisation continues to stand for peaceful separation through internationally recognised democratic procedures.

The call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the movement’s leader, is not only a demand by IPOB members but by millions of Nigerians of good conscience across regions and religions.  These citizens have recognised the injustice of detaining a man whose only offence was advocating for self-determination through peaceful means.

Their campaign; #FreeMaziNnamdiKanuNow, demonstrates that justice and fairness transcend ethnic or political boundaries.  It is a collective cry for the rule of law to prevail in a country that claims to be democratic. 

The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, despite several court orders, is a clear violation of both domestic and international law.  It exposes the Nigerian government’s reluctance to uphold justice and equality before the law.  No nation can claim unity while silencing those who peacefully demand fairness and accountability.

The present administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must understand that dialogue, not repression, is the pathway to peace.  Every effort to suppress truth only strengthens the determination of the oppressed.  The earlier Nigeria embraces genuine dialogue and civic engagement, the faster the nation can move toward lasting stability.

IPOB’s steadfastness remains a lesson in patience, discipline, and conviction.  Despite years of persecution, intimidation, and blackmail, the movement has not abandoned its commitment to peaceful agitation.  Its members continue to demand a future based on justice, equality, and mutual respect among all nations within the West African subregion.

Nigeria must now choose between force and fairness.  History shows that nations built on truth and dialogue endure; those built on suppression eventually crumble.  The government’s duty is not to silence its citizens but to listen to them.

The call remains clear and legitimate: Free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, respect the principles of civic engagement, and embrace the path of dialogue and justice.  Anything less is a betrayal of democracy and humanity.

#FreeMaziNnamdiKanuNow

#FreeBiafra

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Clarion Call for Justice: The Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest is a Nigerian Movement

 Clarion Call for Justice: The Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest is a Nigerian Movement

As the October 20, 2025, Free Nnamdi Kanu protest approaches, organizers are setting the record straight: this is a Nigerian-led movement, spearheaded by activist Omoyele Sowore, and not an initiative of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The need for this clarification stems from a well-documented pattern by the Nigerian government and media to falsely associate any dissent with IPOB, a tactic used to discredit and suppress activism. For instance, during the recent End Bad Governance protests, authorities attempted to link the movement to IPOB despite no evidence, using the association to justify clampdowns. By issuing this preemptive statement, organizers aim to protect the rally's integrity and prevent the government from weaponizing misinformation to undermine a just cause.

The Free Nnamdi Kanu rally is rooted in a unified demand for justice against the state’s persecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader detained for his political advocacy of Biafran self-determination. This protest is not about IPOB but about challenging the wrongful detention of a citizen for their beliefs. Nigerians from diverse backgrounds are rallying behind Sowore’s call, driven by a shared commitment to human rights and opposition to authoritarian overreach. The movement transcends ethnic or regional divides, focusing on the principle that no one should be punished for their political views. By framing the protest as a national effort, organizers hope to galvanize widespread support while countering any attempts to misrepresent the event as an IPOB protest.

With endorsements growing from individuals of conscience across Nigeria and beyond, this notice serves as a critical defense against the government’s predictable strategy of dragging IPOB into the narrative to silence dissent. The October 20 rally is a clarion call for all who value fairness to stand against state-sponsored blackmail and demand Kanu’s unconditional release. Organizers urge the global community to recognize the protest for what it is: a Nigerian movement for justice, not division. As the date approaches, the message is clear—Nigerians will march for freedom, undeterred by attempts to distort their purpose or suppress their voices.

Sowore Calls Out Soludo, Abaribe, and Obi: Time to March to Aso Rock for Kanu’s Release

   Sowore Calls Out Soludo, Abaribe, and Obi: Time to March to Aso Rock for Kanu’s Release

On October 7, 2025, Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and founder of the #RevolutionNow movement, issued a clarion call for action, challenging Southeast leaders and citizens to join a peaceful march to Aso Rock Villa in Abuja to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a fiery social media post, Sowore specifically called out Anambra Governor Charles Soludo, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Abia Governor Alex Otti, and former presidential candidate Peter Obi, urging them to move beyond rhetoric and join a collective push for justice. As Kanu’s detention drags into its fifth year, Sowore’s challenge has sparked renewed debate about Nigeria’s handling of self-determination voices and the Southeast’s political will.

Sowore’s challenge, posted on X under the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was both a rallying cry and a direct indictment of what he called “empty noise” from leaders who claim to support Kanu’s release. “I will set aside my differences with some politicians for one cause,” Sowore wrote. “I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the Southeast who says they want @NnamdiKanu released to stop the rhetoric. Time for action is NOW. Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa.”

The post explicitly named Soludo, Abaribe, Otti, and Obi, alongside traditional rulers, priests, and everyday Nigerians, to join a “peaceful, legal, and visible” march to demand an end to Kanu’s “persecution.” Sowore, who promised to lead the protest, framed it as a unified stand against what he and Kanu’s supporters see as selective justice by the Nigerian government.

Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB’s leader, was abducted in Kenya in June 2021 and rendition to Nigeria without legal extradition proceedings. A 2022 Court of Appeal ruling ordered his release, citing an unlawful arrest, but the federal government’s appeal led to the Supreme Court overturning the decision in December 2023. As of October 8, 2025, Kanu remains in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), with his trial stalled by adjournments, the latest in April 2025. His prolonged detention has fueled unrest in the Southeast, including attacks by “unknown gunmen,” and drawn criticism from groups like Ohanaeze Ndigbo, who argue his release is key to regional stability.

Sowore’s call is rooted in his long history of confronting Nigeria’s political establishment. A former publisher of Sahara Reporters and two-time presidential candidate for the African Action Congress, Sowore has faced his own arrests, including in 2021 while attending Kanu’s trial. He revealed in 2023 that he participated in secret talks to secure Kanu’s release, which were derailed by political interests in Imo State fearing electoral fallout. Sowore’s #FearlessInOctober protests, launched on October 7, 2025, also demanded freedom for Kanu and other detainees from the #EndBadGovernance and #EndSARS movements, aligning his latest challenge with a broader fight against state repression.

Sowore’s challenge has resonated with Kanu’s supporters. Senator Abaribe, a vocal advocate for Kanu, reiterated his demand for release in October 2025 but has not confirmed participation in the proposed march at the time of filling this report. 

Soludo, Otti, and Obi have remained silent on the challenge, focusing instead on state governance or national economic critiques. Critics, including some Northern voices, have labeled the call divisive, with former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad calling Kanu’s advocates “enemies.” Sowore countered, describing Kanu as a “hostage” denied due process. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has since joined the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow campaign, staging protests in solidarity.

Sowore’s challenge highlights Nigeria’s ethnic and political fault lines. While Yoruba and Northern leaders have secured leniency for agitators like Sunday Igboho and Bello Bodejo, Kanu’s detention underscores accusations of selective justice against the Igbo. IPOB has warned that continued inaction could deepen regional alienation. If the march materializes, it could pressure President Bola Tinubu’s administration, especially with 2027 elections looming. However, Sowore’s own history,arrested during #RevolutionNow protests suggests the government may respond with force, risking further escalation.

As Kanu’s trial lingers, Sowore’s call tests the courage of Southeast leaders and the resilience of Nigeria’s civic space. Will Soludo, Abaribe, Otti, and Obi join the march to Aso Rock, or will the cry for Kanu’s freedom remain, as Sowore put it, “empty noise”? For now, the nation watches, and the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow continues to trend. 

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"I Pray Nigeria Never Happens to Me": Sommie Maduagwu’s Prophetic Cry and a Nation’s Unheeded Warning

 "I Pray Nigeria Never Happens to Me": Sommie Maduagwu’s Prophetic Cry and a Nation’s Unheeded Warning

In a single tweet, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, known to millions as Sommie, distilled the quiet dread of a nation: “I pray from the depth of my heart that Nigeria never happens to me or anyone I care about.” Posted months before her tragic death on September 29, 2025, those words have become a haunting epitaph for the 29-year-old ARISE News journalist, whose life was stolen in alleged brutal armed robbery at her Katampe home in Abuja. Sommie’s statement, raw and resonant, wasn’t just a personal fear, it was a piercing indictment of Nigeria’s systemic failures, a plea that reverberated across social and beyond, exposing the perils that stalk even the nation’s brightest stars.

Born on December 26, 1995, in Enugu, Sommie grew up steeped in Igbo resilience, the third of five children in a family where education and integrity were non-negotiable. Her law degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was a foundation, but journalism was her calling. At ARISE News, she transformed evening bulletins into compelling narratives, her sharp intellect and warm delivery making her a household name. Off-screen, she was a mentor, a friend who organized newsroom jollof rice runs, and a covert ally to activists, slipping tips to those fighting for women’s rights in Nigeria’s volatile north. Colleagues dubbed her “The Beacon” for her ability to illuminate truths in a country often cloaked in corruption’s fog.

Sommie’s life was a bridge between worlds. A 2022 fellowship in London earned her dual citizenship, and she fell in love with the Thames’ calm and the freedom of rainy anonymity. Yet, Nigeria’s fire drew her back. In 2025, she settled in Katampe, Abuja, planning a November wedding to her fiancé, Chidi, and a 30th birthday bash filled with makossa and laughter. Her latest project an exposé on urban insecurity was set to challenge Nigeria’s complacency. But her tweet, that raw prayer, hinted at the fear she carried: that the nation she loved might betray her.

The Tweet That Foretold Tragedy 

“I pray Nigeria never happens to me.” To Nigerians, the phrase needs no translation. It’s the fear of a nation where systemic dysfunction, corrupt policing, fuel shortages, unchecked crime can snuff out lives without warning.  Sommie’s tweet, shared in a moment of vulnerability, captured a universal anxiety. On X, users echoed her sentiment: “Nigeria happening” is the robbery that leaves you penniless, the hospital without power, the police car without fuel. For Sommie, a journalist exposing urban crime, the fear was likely sharper, her work a beacon that could draw danger.

On September 29, 2025, her prayer went unanswered. In the early hours, three hooded robbers breached her Katampe home, machetes gleaming. Sommie’s call to emergency services was met with excuses: no patrol cars, no fuel. As the intruders stormed her bedroom, demanding valuables, she wielded her courage like a weapon. “Your faces will haunt broadcasts,” she reportedly said, defiant to the end. In the chaos, she fled to her third-floor balcony, only to fall or be pushed to the concrete below. Relatives, alerted by a desperate call to her friend Ada, rushed her to Garki Hospital in a private cab, but Nigeria’s delays had already claimed her. She was pronounced dead, her light extinguished at 29.

The tweet resurfaced hours after her death, retweeted thousands of times, each share a stab of grief and rage. X became a digital wake, with #JusticeForSommie and #EndInsecurityNow trending alongside her words. “She knew,” one user wrote. “She saw Nigeria’s shadows and still fought them.” Another posted, “Her prayer was ours, but Nigeria keeps happening.” ARISE News aired tributes, replaying Sommie’s final report on youth resilience, a cruel mirror to her own unbreakable spirit. The Information Minister vowed justice, but X users were skeptical, demanding systemic change: “Fuel the ambulances. Arm the police. Honor Sommie with action.”

Her statement laid bare Nigeria’s fault lines. Insecurity plagues cities like Abuja, with 2025 seeing a spike in armed robberies, 1,247 reported cases in the capital alone, per police data shared on X. Emergency services falter under fuel scarcity and underfunding, a reality Sommie faced in her final moments. Her exposé, left unfinished on her ransacked laptop, aimed to name these failures. Her death, instead, became their starkest proof.

Sommie’s fear wasn’t weakness; it was clarity. She saw Nigeria’s potential and its peril, choosing to fight for the former despite the latter. Her fiancé, Chidi, clutched her engagement ring, vowing to carry her dreams. Ada’s eulogy cut deep: “Sommie prayed Nigeria wouldn’t happen to her, but she never stopped trying to fix it. We owe her that fight.” The Sommie Fellowship, launched by young journalists, will train women to wield truth as she did, ensuring her voice echoes.

Her tweet, once a prayer, is now a challenge. Petitions flood the National Assembly, demanding fuel reforms for emergency services and community patrols in Katampe. On X, #SommiesPrayer trends alongside calls for accountability. Her words have ignited a reckoning, a demand that Nigeria stop “happening” to its people. 

A Prayer Unfinished

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu’s tweet was more than a fear it was a warning, a mirror held to a nation’s soul. Nigeria happened to her, but her legacy demands it happen no more. From the ashes of her loss, a movement stirs one where truth tellers are protected, where ambulances arrive, where no one prays to survive their homeland. Sommie’s light endures, not in the silence of her grave, but in the fire of those who carry her words forward. 

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Planned Slow-Neutralisation Of Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo Political Betrayal And The Struggle For Biafra Decolonisation

Planned Slow-Neutralisation Of Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo Political Betrayal And The Struggle For Biafra Decolonisation

The decolonisation of Biafra from the lingering British delusion of holding the Biafran people perpetually in bondage is at the heart of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s struggle and suffering. Today, the IPOB leader is slowly dying in the dungeon of the Nigerian Department of State Services(DSS) for daring to lead his people towards freedom.

Unfortunately, many Igbo politicians have reduced themselves to sycophants and willing tools for the continued marginalisation and suppression of Biafra within the contraption called Nigeria. Surely, history has already recorded their betrayal, and generations of unborn Biafrans will never forget the roles they played in sabotaging this noble cause championed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Acts of Betrayal:

1. Operation Python Dance: Igbo politicians facilitated the military invasion of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s home in an attempt to silence him and crush the agitation for Biafra.

2. Proscription of IPOB: They were the masterminds behind the proscription of IPOB as a terrorist organisation while their nothern counterparts shield Fulani terrorists and bandits facilitate their government pardon. But IPOB members have been abducted, detained, and killed.

3. Extraordinary Rendition: These same politicians played a hand in the abduction of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya and his illegal transfer to Nigeria. They hoped to use false witnesses and kangaroo trials to jail him, but IPOB’s legitimacy and discipline frustrated their plans. Blindfolded and bound, Kanu was poisoned in custody, left to die slowly.

4. Infiltration Attempts: They recruited infiltrators to weaken IPOB. Yet, the movement’s strict code of conduct and disciplinary structure have consistently exposed and separated the chaff from the wheat.

The IPOB struggle for Biafra is a legitimate quest for political independence, self-governance, and the reassertion of indigenous culture, language, and identity; an aspiration that intensified after World War II and the wave of global decolonisation.

Despite persecution, IPOB has remained committed to non-violent resistance. The movement continues to build institutions, preserve cultural legacies, and educate Biafrans to decolonise themselves from the “One Nigeria” brainwashing mantra.

For over a century, Biafrans have suffered under the shackles of death, pain, and systemic exploitation. At the root of this lies the British neocolonial agenda, aimed at controlling Biafra’s abundant natural and mineral resources. This is why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was kidnapped and remains incarcerated.

The Call For Freedom:

(a) Biafra deserves self-rule and political sovereignty.

(b) If the United Nations and the Soviet Union could support global decolonisation after World War II, then IPOB’s demand is just: a UN-supervised referendum for the people of Biafra to decide their future outside colonised Nigeria.

The World should be aware that Silently killing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is part of the British-Nigerian plan. By eliminating him and leaving Biafra to the same sycophantic Igbo politicians, they hope to hand over a weakened, unstable state with fragile institutions and stunted growth. But they should be aware of the unimaginable consequences too. 

IPOB’s resilience has shown that Biafra is not built around one man alone; it is a people’s movement, a collective call for freedom, justice, and survival. So, there are more than a million more Nnamdi Kanu out there who will ensure that Nigeria suffers greatly for their atrocities. 

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The Biafran Quest Under Attack: Why IPOB Must Guard Her Unity

    The Biafran Quest Under Attack: Why IPOB Must Guard Her Unity

For the umpteenth time, the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) is a self determination movement of the people of Biafra. It is a movement seeking the restoration of the autonomy that the people of Biafra had for 3 years. There was a country called Biafra between 1967 — 1970. 

For context, Nigeria was a country made up of four autonomous regions — Western, Eastern, Mid-western and Northern regions. As the colonial emperor, Britain, interfered with the political process, a military coup that led to a pogrom occurred. The killing of people from the Eastern region was outrageous, warranting that as an aftermath of a violation of a peace accord in Aburi, Ghana by the Gowon led Nigerian government, a Republic of Biafra was declared as a last survival resort.

However, the strategic and geopolitical position of the nascent country as a deposit of trillions of cubic feet of oil and gas and other essential minerals immediately condemned her as an enemy of the economically interested world powers led by the United States of America, acting through a proxy —the United Kingdom. These conglomerate of hostile nations feared the ingenuity and infrastructural development such unhindered access to mammoth raw material, an already thriving Eastern Nigeria would produce. So they covertly and overtly waged a war of annihilation.

Over 50 years after the genocidal war has seemingly come to a ceasefire, the descendants of the survivors are asking for a referendum to decide their fate in Nigeria and bring the war to an agreeable end. The Indigenous People of Biafra represents the people making the demand.

IPOB was founded on a core value called nonviolence. Her leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, created an administrative department called the Directorate of State (DOS) to run the day to day activity of the organization through a Command and Control principle.

The members of IPOB are under oath to obey the leadership, regardless of whether or not they personally agree with the order. Doing otherwise would strategically undermine cohesion and breed disloyalty. It is commonsensical that an organization as IPOB is not for expression of personal feelings or pursuit of individual glory. It is a collective that seeks the overall good of a whole. It is based off an underlying understanding that a whole (community) is greater than a unit (one). The ultimate goal, however, is for the community to be united: to become one.

Recently, some persons either mischievously or ignorantly have been promoting a divisive, deceptive and misleading rhetoric. They appear clearly ambitious, even sponsored. From their body language, it is clear that they feel that somehow, because Mazi Nnamdi Kanu mentioned their names as good writers before his kidnapping ordeal, they love Mazi Nnamdi Kanu more than anyone else. They want IPOB to be another community meeting where everyone can shout and act without decorum. 

The cowardly argument they are making that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is under torture in solitary confinement in Nigerian DSS dungeon, is under imminent and present danger from an organization he leads and not from the criminal Nigerian government persecuting him is laughable but also indicative of whose narrative they are pushing. It is exactly what Nigerian mainstream media is promoting: disloyalty, disregard and distraction to IPOB’s Command and Control.

Instead of focusing energy to attacking the criminal Nigerian government, they are willingly serving as a tool of distraction. Sowing doubts in the minds of Biafrans and publicly defying the IPOB leadership —the DOS. The aim is to intentionally mislead the gullible public  and to help Nigerian government create a parallel DOS; a DOS that will follow a predetermined script. They intend to achieve this by creating an artificial crisis and a show-off gig by power grabbers. But, it is shameful as it is dead on arrival.

That said, it is imperative on all members of IPOB at all levels to jealously guard the unity of purpose that exist in the movement. This unity and passion which the enemies have fought vigorously to fracture but it survived at all times, must continually be protected, because the fight is not over. 

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