The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned that members who undermine the authority of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will face disciplinary action.
The warning comes amid a growing internal leadership dispute following recent changes within the organisation’s Directorate of State.
In a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group said any member or faction acting against Kanu’s directives or violating its Code of Conduct could be suspended, removed from office, or expelled.
The development follows the dissolution of the third administration of IPOB’s Directorate of State, previously led by Chika Edoziem, and the inauguration of a new leadership reportedly headed by US-based Chris Nwaọgụ.
According to IPOB, Kanu exercised powers granted to him under the group’s Code of Conduct to dissolve Edoziem’s administration and appoint a fourth Directorate of State.
The group maintained that Kanu remains the only person with the authority to appoint, suspend, or dismiss principal officers within IPOB.
“Any individual or group that persists in defying the lawful authority of the Supreme Leader… shall face severe disciplinary measures, including suspension, removal from office, and expulsion from the movement.”
IPOB further declared that the era of alleged indiscipline, unauthorised power-grabbing, and constitutional recklessness within the movement was over, insisting that Kanu’s authority remains binding on all members.
Reactions
@EasternVoice: “Internal unity is important, but leadership disputes should be handled transparently.”
@NaijaObserver: “This shows there is serious tension within IPOB’s leadership structure.”
@BiafraWatch: “Any organisation without discipline will eventually lose direction.”
@CivicForumNG: “The bigger question is whether these internal divisions will affect the group’s wider activities.”
@TruthSeeker: “IPOB needs clarity and stability, especially at a time like this.”
Published by Ejoh Caleb
