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By Anyi Kings
Published On The Biafra Post
The Book of Lamentations: The Sokoto Circle and the Failure of a Parallel Agenda
The unfolding events surrounding the Sokoto circle have made me understand why the Bible contains a Book of Lamentations. When the history of the Biafra struggle is eventually written, there will inevitably be a chapter dedicated to the lamentations of the Kanu siblings and their criminal allies.
The leadership of IPOB under the Directorate of State (DOS), together with its volunteer media wing, systematically dismantled what is describes as a network of fraudulent strategies being carried out under the guise of freedom fighting. Their pursuit of wealth, influence, and personal fame, at the expense of innocent Biafrans.
It began with attempts to undermine the Directorate of State. The Head of the Directorate of State (HODS), Mazi Chika Edoziem, was publicly belittled as "one Chika Edoziem," while the family circle claims they were dealing directly with Onyendu. Ironically, after refusing to recognize the DOS structure, the same individuals later accused the DOS of disobeying Onyendu and demanded that the Directorate obey instructions transmitted through them. The contradiction speaks for itself.
The legal front followed a similar pattern. Lawyers who had represented Onyendu over the years and secured significant courtroom victories were blackmailed and removed from his defence team. Meanwhile, the Directorate retained its long-standing legal team led by Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, On another front, the Directorate also secured a favourable judgment that removed Mazi Chika Edoziem's name from the Nigerian military's wanted list after a court declared the listing unlawful.
When expectations were not met, attention shifted to blaming Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor. Claims emerged that he failed to file certain applications before handing over the case file, and that this alleged omission was responsible for Onyendu's present legal predicament. Thus, another chapter of lamentation began.
The attacks soon extended to the IPOB volunteer media. They mockingly referred to IPOB media personnel as "recharge card media warriors." Ironically, many of these volunteers proudly accept that description because they operate voluntarily, sustained only by occasional airtime support rather than salaries.
To counter them, a well-funded media structure emerged under the banner of "Biafra Vanguards." Reports claimed that more than two million US dollars were budgeted for media operations against the Directorate of State. Studios were allegedly established in private residences, expensive media equipment was procured, wardrobes supplied, and media operatives reportedly placed on monthly salaries running into thousands of dollars depending on rank.
A parallel radio platform, Biafra Radio, was also established in direct competition with Radio Biafra. Critics point out that this contradicted IPOB's own Code of Conduct, under which eleven former DOS members had previously lost their positions for establishing Radio Biafra International without authorization. Ironically, the same conduct was allegedly repeated.
Using the new platform, announcements were allegedly made claiming Onyendu had ordered Biafrans to abandon Radio Biafra, listen exclusively to Biafra Radio, and shut down the original station. The Directorate and its media team largely ignored these claims, choosing instead to continue funding, upgrading, and maintaining Radio Biafra and Biafra Television. As Biafrans continued listening to the established platforms, another round of lamentations reportedly followed over the refusal of DOS to surrender Radio Biafra.
Next came the introduction of the so-called "100-Man Committee," presented as a new leadership structure for IPOB. According to supporters of the Directorate, the initiative failed because IPOB members worldwide reaffirmed their confidence in the Directorate of State as the movement's only legitimate leadership.
As support for the DOS remained firm, new accusations surfaced alleging that the Directorate intended to hijack the movement from Onyendu. Eventually, what many describe as the "last card" was played with the announcement of a parallel "Sokoto DOS," reportedly composed largely of individuals associated with other organisations rather than recognised IPOB structures.
In response, the recognised Directorate of State announced institutional reforms, explaining that IPOB was undergoing a process of institutionalisation in which decisions would be governed by its constitution, collective leadership, and established policies rather than the discretion of any individual. The Directorate also announced temporary measures affecting leadership positions, citing security concerns.
Following this announcement, IPOB units across different countries issued statements reaffirming their loyalty to the Directorate of State while rejecting the legitimacy of the newly announced parallel structure. They argued that official IPOB communication remains through Radio Biafra and authorised channels, not through alternative platforms.
As these developments unfolded, fresh complaints allegedly emerged accusing the Directorate of withholding Radio Biafra passwords. Critics view this as ironic, noting that the same platform had previously been declared irrelevant, demarketed, and even publicly announced as one that should be shut down. Yet, they now sought control of its access credentials.
Perhaps that is why the Book of Lamentations remains relevant. When strategy repeatedly fails against a disciplined institution that relies on structure rather than personalities, lamentation often becomes the only remaining response.
— Anyi Kings
June 29, 2026
