The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has officially affirmed that the message of its Supreme Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is universal and extends fraternal solidarity to all oppressed ethnic groups across Nigeria, including the Hausa nation and other Northern ethnic nationalities.
The declaration was contained in a formal press statement issued on Friday, October 16, 2026, titled “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s message is universal: IPOB embraces our Hausa brothers and all Northern ethnic nationalities in solidarity and love in the sacred pursuit for freedom for all”.
The statement was signed and released by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, on behalf of the group’s Directorate of State (DOS).
According to IPOB, the official position was articulated following direct instructions from Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group emphasized that the core tenets of the Biafran agitation have never been rooted in ethnic animosity, but rather in a shared struggle against systemic political subjugation and socioeconomic oppression.
”Acting on the direct instruction of our Supreme Leader, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Directorate of State hereby issues this official statement to affirm our organization’s position on the solidarity declaration by Northern youths and the Northern Nigeria Rescue Movement (NNRM).
Onyendu’s message is clear, consistent, and universal: the pursuit of freedom for one people must never be interpreted as hatred for another.” said Emma Powerful, IPOB Spokesperson
The move follows a recent public declaration of solidarity extended to IPOB by Northern youth coalitions and the Northern Nigeria Rescue Movement (NNRM). IPOB noted that these groups have rightly identified that the fundamental challenge facing ordinary citizens across Nigeria is not inter-ethnic hatred, but an oppressive political system that has impoverished citizens regardless of their region or religion.
The spokesperson highlighted Kanu’s historical radio broadcasts, noting that the IPOB leader consistently advocated for an emancipated, politically conscious Hausa nation capable of reclaiming its historical heritage and dignity dating back to the ancient Habe monarchies.
IPOB condemned attempts by political elites to use religious differences, regional divisions, or ethnic identities to divide ordinary citizens seeking justice.
The group affirmed that every ethnic group, including the Hausa, Kanuri, Tiv, and others, possesses an inherent right to self-determination and political dignity.
Reaffirming its core objective, IPOB called for an internationally supervised referendum as a peaceful, democratic mechanism to resolve Nigeria’s structural challenges, citing historical governance frameworks such as the 2014 National Conference as references for regional autonomy and self-determination.
