MASSOB to IPOB: There Is No Such Title as Biafran Supreme Leader

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Saturday declared that there is no official title known as “Biafran Supreme Leader.”
The statement comes amid renewed disagreements between MASSOB and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which has consistently referred to its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as the “Supreme Leader of Biafra.”
The disagreement appears to have exposed fresh cracks within the pro-Biafra movement, which has pursued the actualization of an independent Biafran state for more than 24 years.
The dispute over the use of the title has further heightened tensions between the two separatist groups.
While IPOB has consistently addressed Kanu as the Supreme Leader of Biafra, MASSOB insists that no such leadership title exists in the Biafran struggle.
In a statement issued by the Uchenna Madu-led MASSOB and signed by its spokesman, Comrade Edison Samuel, the organization expressed concern over the internal crisis within IPOB, describing the public exchange of accusations among its members as damaging to the Biafra struggle.
“The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), under the leadership of Comrade Uchenna Madu, has cautioned our sister organization, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to stop this public display of internal rancour and misunderstanding,”
“Ordinarily, MASSOB would not interfere in the internal affairs of another organization. However, because the Biafra struggle is involved, we cannot remain silent.”the statement read.
The group warned that the ongoing exchanges of accusations and counter-accusations were detrimental to the collective objective of achieving Biafra’s self-determination.
“Your attacks and counter-attacks, allegations and counter-allegations are neither useful nor healthy for the struggle for the actualization and restoration of Biafra.
“IPOB, like MASSOB, is a household name committed to serving the people of Biafra. Therefore, stop insulting and tarnishing its image.” It added.
MASSOB appealed to IPOB’s leadership to embrace peace and resolve its internal differences amicably.
“We call for peace, unity, and mutual understanding among the leadership of IPOB. As one family pursuing the same cause, sheath your swords and work towards the peaceful resolution of all internal disagreements.” It added.
Reaffirming its position on the leadership structure of the Biafra movement, MASSOB maintained that no individual bears the title of “Supreme Leader.”
It stated :”We wish to reiterate our position on the leadership of the Biafra nation. There is no official leadership title or designation known as ‘Supreme Leader’ in Biafraland.”
According to the group, the word “Supreme” is an attribute that belongs solely to God Almighty.
“The title ‘Supreme’ is an attribute that belongs only to God Almighty. Any attempt to assume or accept the title of ‘Supreme Leader’ amounts to a direct challenge to the supremacy of God Almighty.” It stated.
MASSOB further recalled that on June 29, 2017, pro-Biafra organizations under the umbrella of the Biafra People National Council (BPNC), of which MASSOB was a member, recognized Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as the arrowhead of the Biafra struggle.
“It will be recalled that on June 29, 2017, pro-Biafra organizations under the umbrella of the Biafra People National Council (BPNC), with MASSOB as a participant, declared Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the arrowhead of the Biafra struggle. We did not crown him the ‘Supreme Leader’,” the statement added.