“When accountability is dismissed as noise and transparency becomes optional, leadership stops serving the people and starts serving itself.”
Report by Anyi Kings
Published On the Biafra Post
April 7, 2026
In a strongly worded response, former IPOB Head of Finance, Madam Nnennaya Anya, has pushed back against critics over allegations of embezzling more than $2 million from the organization’s general account in Germany.
Speaking on an online radio program, Anya explained that her prolonged silence was due to an ongoing legal battle over what she described as her незаконная removal from the IPOB executive. According to her, a German court has since ruled in her favor and ordered her reinstatement.
Addressing the allegations directly, she singled out Anyi Kings, accusing him of persistent attacks and attempts to malign both her reputation and that of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. She questioned his credibility, demanding that he first publish proof of his financial contributions as a registered IPOB member in the UAE before calling for accountability.
Anya insisted she would only take him seriously if he can demonstrate consistent payment of dues over the past five years. She further alleged that intelligence reports indicate Anyi Kings has relocated from Dubai to Ghana and warned that he would face consequences for what she described as defamatory claims.
On the issue of IPOB finances, Anya downplayed the significance of monthly dues, describing them as “peanuts” insufficient to fund major operations such as ESN activities and international lobbying for Biafra. She claimed that a substantial portion of these expenses has been personally financed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, arguing that, if anything, IPOB members owe him reimbursement.
However, rather than calming tensions, her remarks appear to have intensified internal disagreements within the IPOB global community, raising more questions than answers.
Fresh concerns have emerged over alleged undisclosed donations from politicians and business figures across Nigeria, particularly from the South-East. Some claims suggest that large sums were secretly contributed to influence political outcomes, without transparent accounting.
One of the most controversial incidents remains the sudden reversal of IPOB’s 2019 election boycott. Initially declared by Kanu, the boycott was abruptly lifted hours before the election, with claims that demands had been “signed, sealed, and delivered.” The details of that agreement remain undisclosed, though sources allege a financial deal involving political actors.
Similar allegations have surfaced regarding the 2023 elections, including claims of backdoor negotiations involving political figures and undisclosed payments—none of which, critics argue, were communicated to IPOB leadership or members.
These claims extend to several high-profile politicians, alongside wealthy donors from both Nigeria and the diaspora. Yet, there remains no publicly verified accounting of such funds.
This growing opacity, critics say, may explain the hostility toward individuals demanding transparency. Key questions persist:
Where were these funds directed? Were they managed through official accounts or private channels? And were they used for the collective goal of Biafra restoration or for personal interests?
Notably, IPOB reportedly has over 500,000 registered members worldwide, each expected to contribute between $30 and $50 monthly. Even if only half are financially active, the potential revenue is substantial.
Yet, despite this, the former finance head describes the total monthly contributions as insignificant.
Think.
“If the dues are ‘peanuts’ and the millions remain unseen, then the real question is simple—who is feeding on the system, and who is being fed a narrative?”
— Anyi Kings April 7, 2026
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