Before I wrote my open letter in 2022, I did what many refused to do—I reached out privately, seeking truth, balance, and accountability.
What I got in response was not transparency, but defiance.
A declaration that shook the very foundation of IPOB’s structure: “I recognize no one but Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
At a time he was completely cut off from the world.
So the question remains:
Who was truly in charge of IPOB finances?
Background to My Open Letter to Madam Nnenaya Anya (June 30, 2022)
By Anyi Kings
Published On the Biafra Post
April 4, 2026
Before I wrote my open letter to Madam Nnenaya Anya on June 30, 2022—almost four years ago—I first reached out to her privately to hear her side of the story. This was in adherence to due process, as required by IPOB’s code of conduct, and in line with my responsibility as a media practitioner to present a balanced report to Biafrans and the general public.
Unfortunately, Madam Anya, then Head of Finance of IPOB, made it clear that she did not recognize the Head of Directorate (HOD) or the media. According to her, she only recognized Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and was accountable to no one else but him.
This position raised serious concerns, especially considering that at the time, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was held incommunicado in a DSS dungeon and had no access to communicate with her. It therefore became reasonable to suspect that her instructions were coming from elsewhere—particularly from Kinsley Kanu, his younger brother—rather than through the established chain of command.
I forwarded my private chat with Madam Anya to our media head, Mazi Chukwudi Ofoma. Unfortunately, I no longer have access to that conversation, as the Facebook account I used at the time has since been disabled.
At that period, there was widespread confusion and growing complaints that funds meant for ESN had been hijacked. Mazi Prince Darlington, popularly known as (As E Dey Hot TV), was at the forefront of raising these concerns against Madam Anya.
As an investigative journalist determined to ensure fairness, I personally reached out to Mazi Ikechukwu Onuora, then Radio Biafra South Africa anchor, who frequently hosted Madam Anya for financial updates. I advised him to allow her take direct questions from Biafrans during such programs so she could address the mounting allegations transparently.
Unfortunately, the opposite happened.
In a subsequent broadcast, instead of encouraging accountability, the platform was used by Madam Anya to openly attack members of the Directorate of State (DOS)—from top to bottom, including the Head of DOS. Her secretary, Mazi Nelson Yagazie, also participated in the program and reinforced the same accusations.
The anchor failed to moderate the discussion, ask critical questions, or provide room for opposing views. The program became a campaign of calumny rather than an opportunity for transparency. Based on this, the media leadership withdrew Mazi Ikechukwu Onuora’s anchoring rights on Radio Biafra.
During a later media meeting, Mazi Nelson Yagazie was confronted with several of his claims—particularly the allegation that Mazi Chika Edoziem was receiving €2000 monthly as salary. This claim was baseless and unsupported by facts, and he failed to defend it when challenged.
What remains deeply concerning is the unresolved issue of financial accountability.
There have been persistent allegations that Madam Anya pays herself £5000 monthly, while Mazi Nnamdi Kanu receives £10,000 monthly. These claims can only be confirmed or refuted through an independent audit of IPOB’s general account, which she managed.
My findings during investigation indicated that the so-called €2000 linked to Mazi Chika Edoziem was not a salary, but rather part of operational expenses previously handled directly by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu when he was free—covering various needs and obligations. With his absence, such responsibilities naturally fell under the HOD. Madam Anya was aware of this but failed to clarify it, instead allowing false narratives to spread.
It is therefore both ironic and revealing that the same Madam Anya who once dismissed my media role has now been compelled to publicly address financial issues on an online radio platform—largely due to sustained pressure from my publications.
The fact that individuals like Nelson Yagazie, who could not defend their claims, withdrew from media responsibilities—reportedly leaving with IPOB media equipment—further underscores the level of internal breakdown at the time.
Let it be clearly stated:
This is not personal. This is about accountability.
Despite threats to my life, I will not be silenced until there is a transparent audit of IPOB accounts and every allegation of financial misappropriation is properly addressed.
Accountability cannot be selective—it must be total and transparent.
If Mazi Chika Edoziem is earning a salary, let it be clearly stated: how much, and under what constitutional provision?
Likewise, Madam Anya must openly address the allegations concerning her own financial dealings. Silence is no longer an option.
Social media may appear like a space for narratives and counter-narratives—but the day of reckoning is inevitable.
The truth does not fear investigation.
Only those hiding something do.
— Anyi Kings April 4, 2026
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