The crisis in the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, took another twist on Sunday as leader of the organization, Nnamdi Kanu announced the expulsion of members of the dissolved 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State, DOS, the group’s apex administrative organ.
The crisis ensued after Kanu, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, announced the dissolution of the 3rd Administration of the DOS, headed by Chika Edoziem. He also announced the appointment of a 4th Administration, headed by Chris Nwaogu, as a replacement.
But Edoziem kicked against the development and in a counter move, issued a statement to declare that IPOB has suspended Kanu as the group’s leader. Edoziem also announced the suspension of the spokesman, Emma Powerful.
However, IPOB, in a statement by Powerful, dismissed Kanu’s purported suspension, describing it as illegal, null and void. The group subsequently published details of its Code of Conduct, which stated that Kanu, as leader of the group, has the exclusive authority to appoint and dissolve the DOS.
In a statement he personally signed, which was made available to journalists on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Kanu – who is serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison following his conviction on terrorism charges filed against him by the Nigerian government – declared that the expulsion of members of the Edoziem-led DOS is with immediate effect.
Those expelled were listed as Chika Edoziem, Tony Nzurumike, Austin Agbanyim, Chukwudi Oforma, Isaiah Ubah, Colins Chinedu, Chinasa Nworu
Fidelis Ejiogu, Chidinma Nworu a.k.a Juliet Edward Filatro and Keke Uda.
“I, Onyendu Mazi
