As the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, sinks deeper into crisis, members are considering jumping ship to avoid being totally consumed by the inevitable crash. The movement is said to be split into several splinter groups. Each of the groups laying claim to the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra. But only two command more followership : The Chika Edoziem and the Simon Ekpa factions.

Chika Edoziem is the head of the Directorate of State, a powerful governing body formed by Nnamdi Kanu. One of its major principles is the "Command and Control" mechanism. An animal-farm-like mechanism used to manipulate the minds of its members. Erring, or more appropriately, independent-minded members are regarded as 'Sabos' for daring to challenge the mechanism. But here's the problem: despite heading such a powerful group, Edoziem is 'powerless' as he lacks the charisma and guts of Nnamdi Kanu. He's more of an introvert. Perhaps, his appointment was a deliberate action by Nnamdi Kanu to avoid a repeat of his sacked deputy, Uche Mefor. Kanu may have intentionally chosen a weak head of DOS so as to rule unchecked and still not be accused of being authoritarian.

Simon Ekpa on the other hand, though a one-man squad, is the complete opposite of Chika Edoziem. Even though he holds no position in the hierarchy - in fact he was recently disowned by the group - he wields more power over the members than the governing body, DOS. He's eloquent, charismatic and charming. His 'autopilot movement' swept away IPOB's 'Command and Control' mechanism. The 'weekly Monday's sit-at-home' order is a perfect example. Simon used 'autopilot' to savage Edoziem's 'Command and Control' until the center could no longer be held. This was the last straw that broke the camel's back.

If the massive loyalty, the attention, the prestige Simon Ekpa attracts put Edoziem's pride in the coffin, the autopilot movement nailed it. It was a massive blow to not just Edoziem, but the entire DOS hierarchy.

To checkmate this and clip Ekpa's wings, the DOS embarked on a campaign of calumny against Ekpa. Radio Biafra, a notorious propaganda machine set up by Kanu was hurriedly converted into a gossip mill where all kinds of calumnious reports were manufactured to tarnish Ekpa's image.

According to a source in the hierarchy, the campaign was designed to force Ekpa to surrender his support base to the DOS. This was the so-called conditions he was asked to meet. But Ekpa, being smarter refused, insisting he will broadcast on the radio without any condition. Angered by his defiance, Edoziem and his allies kicked him out of the station and subsequently disowned him publicly to humiliate him.

But Mr. Ekpa already knew that was coming. He and his top allies mobilized to create their own live streaming platform under a bigger banner called "Enterbiafra". A top source informed this writer that the platform is the final step before Ekpa's own group is formed.

Ekpa, the source revealed, at first didn't buy the idea of forming a splinter group. But as things began to get clearer and persuasion heightened, he gave in.

Juliusmalema:
Gang of bloody criminals...

Take them serious at una own peril.

Dmavin:
Uche mofor comes to mind

Biafrannuke:
Bunch of clowns reporting. IPOB has a well established command structure. Headed by MNK and followed by the DOS. Simon ekpa is a great Biafran who has worked with IPOB alot. Nothing has changed.

Ikwerelastborn:

Anything biafra gives you erection,why do you feel threatened

Juliusmalema:


I don't hide under fake moniker to live in pains of other people's decision.

Juliusmalema:
Gang of bloody criminals...

Take them serious at una own peril.

stanluiz:
Ipob don scatter be That oooh. They are more concerned about leadership while kanu is still rotting in DSS prison.

Bye bye Kanu.

Dmavin:
Uche mofor comes to mind

Juliusmalema:
Gang of bloody criminals...

Take them serious at una own peril.

Ikwerelastborn:

Anything biafra gives you erection,why do you feel threatened

stanluiz:
Ipob don scatter be That oooh. They are more concerned about leadership while kanu is still rotting in DSS prison.

Bye bye Kanu.

Ikwerelastborn:

Anything biafra gives you erection,why do you feel threatened

Ikwerelastborn:

Stop crying son , ikwerre is Biafra and you igala minorities in Anambra have no place there

Taba21:


90% of Igbo are criminals, not fit for a modern life.
Sorry if you're Igbo

thinksense:
Bunch of frustrated people

AfricanColumbus:
Between Simon Ekpa and the DOS : A call to prioritizing TACT in the Igbosphere.


There is something many proponents of Biafra will not like to hear but must be said. The current imbroglio between the DOS and Maazi Simon Ekpa that has continued to deteriorate, was caused by no other person than Maazi Nnamdi Kanu himself. Once Maazi Nnamdi Kanu "imposed" or "cherrypicked" Simon Ekpa to broadcast on Radio Biafra there was bound to be clashes of interests. In every standard organization there are always codes of conduct and proper channels of communication/decision taking. Failure to respect this code of conduct will create opportunities for insubordination and disorderliness. And this is where the issue emanated from.

In the case of Simon Ekpa what should have been done is for Sir Nnamdi Kanu to RECOMMEND (emphasis on this) Maazi Simon Ekpa to @real_IpobDOS as a presenter on Radio Biafra whilst bringing to Ekpa's attention that he must kowtow to the laid down rules of the organization. Thereby ensuring that from the get go the ranks are kept in order. Failure to do this and instead communicating with and "imposing" or "cherry picking" a scion on a standard organization was always going to be tricky.

Asides this, overlooking the @real_IpobDOS in this sensitive decision indirectly makes them look inept and untrustworthy before the people. Hence creating doubts amongst the followers in the loyalties and dependability of a DOS you set up yourself. Also you inadvertently divide the followers as a section may insist on siding with Maazi Simon Ekpa and the other for the DOS, which is in blunt terms, a tactless move, antithetical to the struggle and highly unnecessary because both are actually on the same side and are trying to achieve the same thing.

Also there was incidences of family members of Maazi Nnamdi Kanu undermining the IPOB leadership by giving out directives. This they later backtracked on and apologized for, which is highly commendable. Going forward all sides must be able to find common ground and forge ahead together. Also, communication & decision making MUST continue to go through the proper laid down channels at the DOS level, so as to ensure efficiency and unity of purpose. Thank you.


https://mobile.twitter.com/logicaltaught/status/1432368109869015053

https://www.nairaland.com/6730337/simon-ekpa-dos-call-prioritizing#105379747

Taba21:


90% of Igbo are criminals, not fit for a modern life.
Sorry if you're Igbo