IPOB Asserts Supremacy of Constitution Following Dissolution of Directorate of State and Appointment of New Leadership By Nnamdi Kanu

ENUGU, NIGERIA — The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra has formally declared the absolute supremacy of its foundational code of conduct following an internal administrative shake-up that resulted in the complete dissolution of the third administration of its Directorate of State. In an official press statement released on Saturday, the separatist group addressed the growing friction and controversy within its ranks, confirming that its supreme leader, Nnamdi Kanu, had dissolved the administrative organ and subsequently established a fourth administration to oversee the day-to-day operations of the movement globally.

The statement, issued by the group's media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, aims to definitively quell the controversy generated by the restructuring. According to the movement, the decision to dissolve the administrative body was a lawful exercise of constitutional power by Kanu, despite pushback from some members of the affected administration who reportedly questioned the directive. The group emphasized that its code of conduct remains the highest governing instrument of the organization, acting as a supreme constitution that regulates the structure, hierarchy, and behavioral expectations of all members without exception.

Clarifying the institutional hierarchy within the separatist movement, the spokesperson noted that the Directorate of State is not a sovereign or co-equal authority within the organization. The administrative body was originally created by Kanu to assist with daily management and ensure operational continuity across its various international chapters. Consequently, the group argued that the administrative organ derives its entire legitimacy and operational mandate directly from the supreme leader and the established code of conduct, meaning it cannot legally assert independence from the authority that created it.

The separatist group challenged the logic of the disgruntled officials, asking members worldwide to consider how an authority vested with the power to create an administrative structure could lack the corresponding power to restructure or dissolve it. The statement cited Section Two, Subsection A of the group's code of conduct regarding appointments and dismissals, which explicitly states that the power to appoint, suspend, or dismiss principal officers rests exclusively with Nnamdi Kanu, unless such power is expressly delegated to another official.

According to the new directive, any administrative claim to office by the members of the third administration terminated immediately upon the public announcement of the dissolution. The group warned that continued resistance or attempts to operate under the defunct administration constitute personal actions taken outside the constitutional framework of the movement. The statement further explained that leadership positions within the organization are temporary, voluntary, and performance-based, with initial six-month tenures that carry no financial compensation or permanent proprietary rights.

In a sharp critique aimed at the recalcitrant officials, the statement pointed out that none of the members of the dissolved third administration were founding members of the movement, nor did they hold their positions by any inherent right. The spokesperson drew a sharp contrast between the group's operational philosophy and the political landscape of Nigeria, stating that the movement does not operate on factionalism, personal ambition, or power struggles, but rather on discipline and strict adherence to constitutional order.

Moving forward, the movement announced that the fourth administration of the Directorate of State has been fully constituted and is now completely operational under the leadership of Chris Nwaọgụ. All global structures, regional coordinators, and departments within the movement have been directed to extend full recognition and cooperation to Nwaọgụ’s team. The statement concluded with a stern warning that any individuals or factions attempting to exercise authority under the guise of the dissolved administration will face disciplinary sanctions, reiterating that loyalty to the constitution and the supreme leadership is non-negotiable.