IPOB initiates global support for Nnamdi Kanu

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has launched a Global Support Initiative to provide medical and legal intervention for their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

In an internal memorandum issued on Saturday to all IPOB family members worldwide, including Coordinators, Unit Leaders, and members, and made available to the media in Owerri by the Spokesman/Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, it was stated that the coordinated global support effort is aimed at the treatment and legal defence of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Part of the memorandum reads: “This communication formally notifies every member of our movement about a matter of urgent collective responsibility: the coordinated global support effort for the medical treatment and legal defence of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”

The body recalled that prior to his sentencing on 20 November 2025, Onyendu appeared physically weakened during court appearances and personally appealed to the IPOB family worldwide to support the organisations that have consistently stood with him throughout this ordeal.

He specifically directed support toward three trusted partners: American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), Ambassadors for Self-Determination, Rising Sun Foundation.

The IPOB spokesman stated that these organisations have shouldered medical, diplomatic, and legal responsibilities for years on behalf of the movement.

IPOB described the support as critical, noting that following the punitive transfer of their leader to Sokoto Prison, access to legal and medical services has become significantly more expensive.

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He said: “All 13 principal attorneys remain Abuja-based, and lead physician Emeritus Prof. Martin Aghaji operates from Abuja. Each legal or medical visit requires costly air travel, with average return airfare per person approaching ₦500,000.”

They pointed out that the financial strain is deliberate, and the global IPOB family must now neutralize it through coordinated support.

He informed members that fundraising will commence later in the year, but for now, they must support this vital initiative.

The body lamented the health condition of their leader, who continues to battle serious medical complications arising from his rendition ordeal, including: Chronic potassium depletion, Congestive heart complications, Persistent tinnitus from head trauma sustained during abduction.

He stressed that the initiative is essential to sustain both treatment and legal defence.

The Spokesman/Media and Publicity Secretary said that their leader has directed that the worldwide family must rally behind this initiative while advising that infighting must cease immediately.

He urged members to remain vigilant against misinformation and psychological operations, emphasising that this is a moment for discipline and unity.

The memorandum also informed members of a major international development, which will be announced next Wednesday. According to him, the forthcoming event will demonstrate the progress of ongoing global diplomatic engagements and confirm that the struggle has entered a decisive phase.

He therefore advised members to maintain focus, maturity, and confidentiality ahead of this announcement.

He concluded: “This period requires responsibility and coordination from all. The strength of IPOB has always been solidarity under pressure.”