IPOB Publishes Bank Transfer Proof, Insists $19,000 Was Paid To Ejiofor For Kanu’s Legal Fight

 

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.

IPOB stated that the sum of $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 group further disclosed that the transaction reference reportedly indicated “Humanitarian And Advocacy Pymt,” with the reason stated as “Business.” It also noted that the transfer attracted a wire fee of $50.

In the statement, IPOB said the clarification was issued in the public interest to address what it called assertions or denials concerning professional fees or payments linked to Kanu’s legal case.

The organization maintained that it remains committed to transparency and accountability regarding financial matters connected to its leader’s defense and advocacy.

It urged supporters and members of the public to rely on what it described as documented facts and disregard contrary claims.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no immediate response from Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor regarding the statement.