The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strong warning against any attempts to associate Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based Nigerian, with its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
In a statement signed by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, the group described recent efforts to link Ekpa to its leadership as “misleading and inaccurate.” It stressed that Ekpa holds no position within IPOB and has no authority to represent or speak for the organization.
The statement clarified unequivocally, “Simon Ekpa is not a member of IPOB. He does not speak for, represent, or act on behalf of IPOB.”
It further noted that efforts to connect him with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu or the internal structure of IPOB are “unfounded and misleading.”
According to IPOB, Ekpa himself has publicly acknowledged that he is not affiliated with the group, and any attempt to imply otherwise misrepresents IPOB’s official position.
The organization called on both the Nigerian public and the international community to disregard misinformation suggesting that Ekpa acts in any official capacity for IPOB. It reaffirmed its dedication to a peaceful and lawful approach to self-determination, in accordance with international legal standards.
The group also reiterated its ongoing concern with the “unlawful detention and extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu,” calling on authorities to honor existing court rulings in his case.
“We remain committed to our peaceful pursuit for justice and fairness, and we encourage the public to remain informed with verified facts,” the statement concluded.
