By Anyi Kings 👑
Published on The Biafra Post
August 1, 2026
The founder of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mazi Prince Iyke Ikechukwu, has broken 14 years of public silence, offering a detailed account of the early financial foundation and international activities of the movement in the Middle East.
Speaking during a live call-in programme hosted by Mazi Keke Ugo Uda, Prince Iyke reflected on the formative years of IPOB and the role played by members in the UAE and other Gulf countries in sustaining the organization financially.
According to Prince Iyke, the UAE chapter served as one of the major financial pillars of IPOB during its early years. He stated that members in the UAE financed numerous activities of the movement, including protests held in Biafra land, at a time when IPOB was still in its developmental stage.
He also highlighted the commitment of Mazi Chinasa Nworu, revealing that he consistently travelled from his country of residence, the Kingdom of Kuwait, to the UAE every month solely to attend IPOB meetings. Prince Iyke described the regular trips as evidence of Nworu's dedication and commitment to the struggle.
Recounting how they met, Prince Iyke said he had received what he described as a divine vision indicating that he would encounter someone who would become instrumental in advancing the struggle. He stated that after meeting Mazi Chinasa Nworu, the two became among the principal financial supporters of IPOB and its expanding global structure.
According to his account, they continued providing financial support until around 2014, when the rapid growth in membership led to a broader system of monthly dues and contributions shared among members. He added that throughout that period, Mazi Chinasa Nworu remained consistent in meeting his financial obligations.
Prince Iyke also made additional claims regarding the financial strength and international outreach of the UAE chapter during IPOB's early years. According to him, during a defence fund fundraising campaign, the UAE family raised a larger amount than the United States (USA) chapter, describing it as a reflection of the commitment and sacrifices made by members in the Gulf region.
He further revealed that the UAE chapter printed more than 5,000 copies of the Biafra Telegraph magazine, featuring a prominent image of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on its front cover. According to Prince Iyke, the magazines were distributed free of charge to IPOB members and widely circulated across the world. He said copies were also sent through DHL to national and international political figures and other influential personalities, adding that many world leaders received copies as part of the movement's international awareness campaign.
In his closing remarks, Prince Iyke described Mazi Chinasa Nworu as "God's gift to IPOB" and declared that "no weapon fashioned against him shall prosper," expressing confidence that the long-time IPOB figure would overcome every challenge confronting him.
The interview offers a firsthand account from one of IPOB's early organizers regarding the financial sacrifices, organizational efforts, and international outreach that, according to him, helped sustain and expand the movement during its formative years. Many of the statements reflect Prince Iyke's personal recollections and account of events shared during the broadcast.
Anyi Kings reporting
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