IPOB's New DOS Head Nwaogu Calls for Unwavering Unity and Solidarity Behind Kanu

Newly appointed Head of the 4th Administration of the Directorate of State, DOS, of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Chris Nwaogu, has declared that, henceforth, unity is non-negotiable in the organization.

Nwaogu made the declaration in his acceptance speech, following his appointment as Head of the 4th Administration of the IPOB DOS on Wednesday.

DAILY POST reports that IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday dissolved the 3rd administration of the DOS, headed by Chika Edoziem. The Directorate of State was established by Kanu in 2012 as the administrative arm of IPOB. Since its inception, the directorate has been by Dr. Justin Akujieze, Head of the 1st Administration, Mazi Uchenna Asiegbu, Head of the 2nd Administration, and Edoziem, Head of the 3rd Administration.

In his acceptance speech, made available to journalists on Thursday, Nwaogu demanded that all IPOB members should close ranks behind Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison, following his conviction on terrorism charges by the Nigerian government.

Nwaogu thanked Kanu for the appointment, pledging unwavering loyalty to the organization. He equally paid tributes to the IPOB leader as well as other members and agitators who have made sacrifices in the quest for a Biafra nation, including those who lost their lives in the struggle.

“It is with profound humility, a deep sense of responsibility, and unwavering loyalty that I accept the sacred mandate bestowed upon me by our Supreme Leader, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to serve as Head of the 4th Administration of the Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

“I accept this responsibility fully conscious of the enormous sacrifices that have brought us to this moment and mindful of the expectations of millions of Biafrans at home and abroad who look to IPOB as the foremost vehicle for the peaceful realization of their inalienable right to self-determination.

“First and foremost, I pay tribute to our Supreme Leader, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Through years of persecution, incarceration, extraordinary rendition, and relentless pressure, he has remained steadfast in his convictions. He has neither compromised nor capitulated. His courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the cause of Biafra continue to inspire millions across the world.

“On behalf of the global family of IPOB, I express our deepest gratitude to Onyendu, to all those languishing in various prisons because of this cause, and to the heroes who paid the supreme price in this sacred mission. Their sacrifice, courage, and unwavering commitment shall never be forgotten. History will record that when many faltered, he stood firm; when others doubted, he remained resolute; and when adversity came, he refused to surrender.

“The 4th Administration of the Directorate of State shall dedicate itself to the urgent priorities entrusted to us by our Leader and by our people.

“Let us close ranks. Let us rededicate ourselves to our sacred oath. Let us focus our energies on the tasks before us. And let us move forward together under the clear leadership, vision, and guidance of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB remains one and indivisible. Whatever disagreements may have existed in the past must now give way to a greater commitment to our common purpose,” he said.

Nwaogu declared that the unconditional release of Kanu and other detained Biafra agitators is the priority of the 4th Administration.

He also outlined other objectives of the administration, including embarking on a diplomatic drive to advance the Biafra cause, and working to ensure security in the South-East. Nwaogu, in the same vein, said IPOB would step up the campaign for a referendum in the South-East as a means of actualizing a sovereign Biafra state.

In the same vein, according to him, the new IPOB administration will combat misinformation and what he described as false narratives surrounding the group and its activities.

Nwaogu said, “Our first and most immediate priority remains the unconditional release of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and all Biafran prisoners of conscience who are detained solely because of their beliefs, advocacy, or association with the cause of Biafra.

“Secondly, we shall intensify our diplomatic engagements across the international community, particularly in the United States of America, Europe, and Israel, where dedicated teams continue to work tirelessly to advance awareness of the Biafran question and to secure support for justice, freedom, and self-determination.

“Thirdly, we reaffirm our commitment to the security and survival of our people. The Indigenous People of Biafra cannot stand idly by while our communities face growing insecurity. We shall continue to support all lawful efforts aimed at protecting our ancestral homeland and ensuring that the tragedies witnessed elsewhere are never allowed to consume the land of our fathers.

“The most difficult challenge we have faced during the years of our Leader’s incarceration has been the battle for public understanding. While we remained focused on the pursuit of justice and self-determination, hostile actors successfully propagated the false narrative that IPOB and the Eastern Security Network are connected to insecurity in our homeland.

“This deliberate misinformation campaign has done immense damage to public perception and has distracted attention from the real security threats confronting our people. One of the central missions of this administration shall therefore be to reclaim the narrative through facts, evidence, engagement, and consistent public advocacy.

“We shall devote significant time, energy, and resources to ensuring that our people and the wider world understand who we are, what we stand for, and why IPOB remains committed to peaceful self-determination, justice, and the protection of our ancestral homeland.

“As we embark upon this new chapter, we must also renew our commitment to discipline, unity, and intellectual engagement. The time for internal distractions, needless controversies, and destructive divisions is over. The future we seek cannot be built through bitterness or personal attacks. We shall engage every argument with reason, every challenge with facts, and every adversary with superior ideas and principled conviction.

“IPOB must always remain a movement distinguished not merely by passion but by clarity of purpose, moral courage, and intellectual strength. We also welcome the growing conversation regarding the future of Ndigbo and the political destiny of our people. In this regard, we take up the challenge recently articulated by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo. IPOB shall remain at the forefront of any sincere and globally credible dialogue concerning the aspirations of Ndigbo.

“We reaffirm our long-standing position that a referendum remains the most democratic, peaceful, and internationally recognized mechanism through which the people can freely determine their political future.”

Nwaogu thanked members of the Edoziem-led 3rd Administration, noting that they carried significant responsibilities during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the organization.