IPOB has revealed that $100,000 was paid to lawyers Mike Ozekhome and Ifeanyi Ejiofor for Nnamdi Kanu’s legal defense, stressing transparency and accountability in the process
IPOB Discloses $100,000 Payment to Ozekhome, Ejiofor for Nnamdi Kanu’s Defense
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disclosed that a total of $100,000 was paid to Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor as legal fees for representing its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in his trial against the Nigerian government.
The revelation was made in a statement issued by Madam Nnennaya Anya, Head of IPOB’s Finance Directorate, who emphasized that the disclosure was necessary to ensure transparency and accountability.
“Acting strictly on the direct instructions of our Supreme Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (Onyendu), I facilitated the transfer of a total sum of One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($100,000.00 USD) to accounts designated by Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN,” Anya stated.
She explained that the payment was made in two installments — $80,000 first, followed by $20,000 — strictly for the purpose of Kanu’s legal defense.
IPOB stressed that all records of the transaction are available for verification within its structures, adding that the clarification was issued to dispel misinformation and speculation surrounding the matter.
“This statement is issued in the interest of transparency, accountability, and to dispel any misinformation or speculation surrounding the matter. May Chukwu Okike Abiama continue to guide and protect our struggle for justice and self-determination,” Anya added.
Kanu, who previously opted to represent himself in court, is currently appealing his conviction on terrorism charges. He is serving a life sentence at Sokoto Prison, following his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read More
