Nnamdi Kanu fires personal lawyer, orders him to stop representing IPOB

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has officially ended the services of his longtime personal lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor.

In a letter dated July 22, 2026, which was written from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Kanu said he had already informed Ejiofor verbally that his appointment had ended. He explained that the new letter was to officially confirm the decision in writing.

Kanu also withdrew any authority previously given to Ejiofor to represent him, his family, or IPOB. He said the lawyer no longer has the right to speak or act on behalf of the group in any capacity.

According to Kanu, the IPOB Code of Conduct gives only the IPOB leader the power to appoint, suspend, or remove key officials, unless that authority has been officially handed over to someone else.

He added that no individual, committee, or former official has the power to appoint or keep legal representatives for IPOB outside the rules of the organisation.

Kanu directed Ejiofor to immediately stop making public statements, granting interviews, issuing press releases, or posting on social media on behalf of him, his family, or IPOB.

He also instructed the lawyer to stop presenting himself as his legal representative or as a lawyer for IPOB in any court, public event, or other forum. Kanu further asked him to withdraw from any ongoing legal cases where he is still listed as counsel.

In the letter, Kanu warned Ejiofor not to reveal or use any confidential information obtained while serving as his lawyer without his written permission, except where required by law or ordered by a court.

He said any unauthorised release or misuse of confidential information could amount to professional misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), as well as other legal consequences.