IPOB Confirms $19,000 Payment To Ifeanyi Ejiofor

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has confirmed the transfer of $19,000 to Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor for what it described as humanitarian and advocacy purposes related to the legal representation of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

In a press statement dated March 8, 2026, and signed by Madam Nnennaya Anya, Head of IPOB’s Directorate of Finance worldwide, the group said the payment was made on August 9, 2021.

According to the statement, the transfer followed instructions allegedly given by Kanu shortly after what IPOB described as his “unlawful kidnap, torture, and extraordinary rendition” from Kenya to Nigeria in 2021.

Breakdown Of The Transfer

IPOB disclosed that the $19,000 was wired from its account with Chase Bank in the United States to Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s USD domiciliary account at Fidelity Bank Plc, Lagos, under the beneficiary name “Ben I. Ejiofor & Company.”

The transaction reference reportedly carried the description “Humanitarian And Advocacy Pymt,” with the reason stated as “Business.” The group added that the wire transfer attracted a $50 fee.

IPOB Insists On Transparency

The organization said the disclosure was made in the public interest to counter what it described as claims or denials concerning payments linked to Kanu’s legal defense.

IPOB maintained that it remains committed to transparency and accountability in matters relating to its leader’s case and urged supporters and the general public to rely on what it termed documented evidence.

As of press time, there has been no official reaction from Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor regarding the clarification.