Title: IPOB Says $100,000 Paid to Ozekhome, Ejiofor for Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Defence Date Published: 05 March 2026 Description: The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disclosed that it paid a total of 100,000 dollars as legal fees to two lawyers who previously represented its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in his trial before the Nigerian government.The group made the disclosure on Thursday in a statement issued by the Head of its Finance Directorate, Nnennaya Anya.According to the statement, the payment was made to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, and Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor for their legal services in Kanu’s case.IPOB explained that the payment was executed on the direct instruction of Kanu and was strictly meant to cover legal representation related to his trial.Anya said the sum of 100,000 dollars was paid in two instalments through accounts designated by Ozekhome.She stated that the first instalment was 80,000 dollars, while the second instalment amounted to 20,000 dollars.According to her, the transaction was carried out solely for the purpose of supporting the legal defence of the IPOB leader.The group noted that all documentation relating to the payment had been properly recorded and could be verified by relevant structures within the organisation.IPOB said the clarification became necessary in order to ensure transparency and accountability and to dispel any speculation surrounding the payment.Ozekhome and Ejiofor were part of the legal team that earlier represented Kanu before the IPOB leader later opted to defend himself in court.Kanu is currently serving a life sentence following his conviction on terrorism-related charges by the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja.The IPOB leader has, however, filed an appeal challenging the conviction and sentence. Attached Images: 62a2a1788c5faac286372549b51222c87d25f5c2c43ae39df296c19676982795.jpg Attached Video: None