Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has officially ended the services of his longtime personal lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, directing him to immediately stop representing him, his family or IPOB in any capacity.
In a letter dated July 22, 2026, from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Kanu stated that Ejiofor’s appointment had already been terminated verbally and that the letter served as formal written confirmation.
He also revoked any authority previously granted to Ejiofor to represent IPOB, stressing that the lawyer no longer had any express, implied or apparent authority to act or speak on behalf of the organisation.
Referring to Section II, Subsection A of the IPOB Code of Conduct, Kanu said only the IPOB leader has the authority to appoint, suspend or dismiss principal officers unless that power is specifically delegated.
He added that no individual, committee or former office holder acting outside the provisions of the code could legitimately appoint or retain legal representatives for the group.
Kanu therefore declared that any claim by Ejiofor to represent IPOB was no longer valid.
He instructed the lawyer to immediately stop issuing public statements, granting interviews, releasing press statements or making social media posts on behalf of him, his family or IPOB.
Kanu further directed Ejiofor to stop presenting himself as his legal representative or that of IPOB before any court, public forum or institution, and to begin the process of withdrawing from all pending cases in which he remains counsel of record.
“Accordingly, I hereby place you on formal notice that you are not authorized to disclose, publish, communicate, exploit, or otherwise use any confidential or privileged information acquired in the course of your retainer, whether directly or indirectly, for any purpose whatsoever, except as required by law or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, without my express written authorization from me.
“Any unauthorized disclosure or misuse of privileged information may constitute professional misconduct and may give rise to disciplinary proceedings before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, as well as any other remedies available under the law,” the letter stated.
Kanu also warned that any violation of client confidentiality or unauthorised disclosure of privileged information could amount to professional misconduct and lead to disciplinary action before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), in addition to any other legal remedies available.
