In a statement issued Wednesday from Langerfeld, Germany, IPoB said Kanu approved the dissolution of the outgoing administration and appointed United States-based Mazi Chris Nwaogu as the new Head of the Directorate of State.
According to the statement, Nwaogu is to assume immediate responsibility for the administration, coordination, and day-to-day management of the organisation’s affairs under Kanu’s authority.
The group explained that the Directorate of State, established in 2012, serves as the administrative arm of IPOB.
Previous heads of the body were Dr Justin Akujieze, Mazi Uchenna Asiegbu, and Chika Edoziem, who led the third administration from 2017.
IPOB said the decision followed what it described as a review of the performance of the outgoing leadership during a critical period in the movement’s history.
The statement cited concerns over the welfare of detained members, internal disagreements, organisational cohesion, communication challenges, and the need for renewed strategic direction as factors behind the leadership change.
“The dissolution of the third administration is ultimately not an act of vengeance but an act of organisational renewal,” the statement said.
The group maintained that the new leadership has been mandated to rebuild confidence within the organisation, strengthen internal unity, improve communication structures, and focus on the welfare of members.
As part of the reorganisation, IPOB announced the establishment of an Elders Advisory Council, which it said would function as a strategic advisory body between the group’s leader and the Directorate of State.
The newly constituted Directorate includes Mazi Solomon Egbo as Deputy Head of DOS; Nwada Ogwu Nnennaya Anya I. as Head of Finance and Budget Planning; Mazi Chigozie Okekenta as Coordinator of Coordinators; Dr. Chukwudi Nwogwugwu as Head of Medical and Welfare Planning; and Barrister Ikechukwu Onuoha as Head of Media.
IPOB also retained Comrade Emma Powerful as Spokesperson and Media and Publicity Secretary, while naming representatives for Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
In addition, the organisation announced several national appointments, including coordinators for Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
The statement further directed all IPOB officers, coordinators, and unit heads worldwide to establish contact with the group’s headquarters in Germany for further directives.
IPOB also announced the reinstatement of previously suspended or expelled officers, stating that affected individuals had been reintegrated into the organisation pending further administrative review.The group urged members and supporters to remain united and committed as the new administration assumes office.“The day-to-day affairs of the Indigenous People of Biafra shall henceforth be piloted by Mazi Chris Nwaogu and his team in accordance with the directives and vision of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” the statement added.
The leadership changes come amid ongoing efforts by the pro -Biafra group to re-organise its structures and activities both within Nigeria and across its international chapters.
