Report by Anyi Kings
Published On the Biafra Post
Aloy Ejimakor's Latest Interview Sparks Fresh Controversy Over Kanu, IPOB, and DOS
Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has once again stirred controversy following a recent interview on national television in which he claimed that Kanu single-handedly established IPOB and its leadership structure, including the Directorate of State (DOS), and therefore possesses the authority to dissolve or reconstitute it at will.
While responding to questions regarding the relationship between Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the current IPOB leadership, Aloy asserted that Kanu had already "unconstituted" the DOS. According to him, Kanu's freedom-fighting philosophy is based on a command-and-control structure centered exclusively around Kanu himself.
He argued that Kanu retains absolute authority over the movement's direction, ideology, and leadership appointments.
Aloy further stated that anyone appointed by Kanu can also be removed by him. In his words, once an individual is relieved of their position, such a person should simply go home and refrain from creating controversy on social media. According to him, problems only arise when those affected publicly challenge Kanu's decisions.
He emphasized that Kanu remains his client and that he would continue to support and communicate whatever message Kanu instructs him to convey to the public.
Seeking clarification, the interviewer directly asked what message Kanu was currently sending. Aloy reiterated that Kanu had unconstituted the DOS and that he stood firmly behind that decision.
The interview has since generated intense reactions across social media platforms. Critics argue that Aloy's comments effectively signal to the Nigerian government that Kanu has abandoned the collective Biafra struggle and dissolved both IPOB and its leadership structure, leaving himself politically isolated.
These concerns come amid growing public anxiety over reports that the Federal Government, through its cross-appeal application, is seeking a harsher outcome against Kanu, with some claiming that efforts are being made to elevate his legal jeopardy beyond his current circumstances
Observers also point to another controversial interview granted by Aloy before Kanu's trial, also on national television. During that appearance, Aloy linked Kanu to the activities of Simon Ekpa's faction operating in the South-East under the guise of enforcing sit-at-home orders.
Responding to questions during that earlier interview, Aloy argued that those claiming Simon Ekpa was acting independently were being mischievous and malicious. He noted that Simon Ekpa had publicly described himself as Kanu's disciple and that Kanu, in correspondence addressed to Simon, had also referred to him as a disciple. Based on that reasoning, Aloy suggested that Simon Ekpa's followers remained followers of Kanu, regardless of attempts to draw distinctions between the two camps.
Those remarks were reportedly not well received by the IPOB Directorate of State, which has consistently sought to distance both IPOB and Kanu from the criminal activities attributed to Simon Ekpa's group.
Connecting these developments, critics argue that one of two conclusions may be drawn: either Kanu is deliberately sending contradictory signals regarding the direction of the movement, or he is being influenced by advisers whose actions are exposing him to greater legal and political risks.
Some critics go even further, alleging that Aloy Ejimakor's conduct raises questions about whose interests are ultimately being served.
They argue that certain public statements made by Kanu's counsel have repeatedly provided material that could be used against Kanu by the Nigerian government.
Whether these criticisms are justified or not remains a matter of public debate. What is undeniable, however, is that Aloy's latest interview has added another layer of controversy to an already complex and highly sensitive political and legal situation.
— Anyi Kings
June 9, 2026
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