Ifeanyi Ejiofor
Ifeanyi Ejiofor is a prominent human rights lawyer and legal counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria. He is known for his advocacy on behalf of marginalized groups and his defense of fundamental rights, often criticizing state actions that he perceives as abuses of power. Recently, he gained media attention for condemning the arrest of Chidozie Nwangwu, a native doctor, by the Anambra State Government, asserting that the detention infringed upon constitutional rights and calling for Nwangwu's immediate release.
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Ifeanyi Ejiofor is the lawyer for IPOB who discredited the lockdown directive as a fake and urged the public to ignore it.
Onitsha traders reopen Main Market after Soludo's warning
Nigeria· 2026-02-02
Ifeanyi Ejiofor is a human rights lawyer and lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra who urged South-East residents to ignore a fraudulent sit-at-home order.
Ignore Fake IPOB Sit-at-Home Order, Lawyer Urges S-EastNigeria· 2026-01-31Ifeanyi Ejiofor described Simon Ekpa’s conviction as a stern warning against fraud, violence, and false claims of self-determination.
6 Years for Terrorism in FinlandNigeria· 2025-09-02
Ifeanyi Ejiofor is a human rights activist and counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra who has called for constitutional intervention in Nigeria.
IPOB Lawyer Urges FG InterventionNigeria· 2025-06-17
Ifeanyi Ejiofor is the counsel for the plaintiff, Sophie Okoye, and stated that the suit was filed following the expiration of the statutory notice period.
Onitsha trader sues NAFDAC, demands N15m over shop invasionNigeria· 2025-06-06
Ifeanyi Ejiofor is a human rights lawyer and the counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra who is demanding a probe into the killing of Michael Kenechukwu Ekemezie by Swiss police.
Lawyer demands probe into killing of Nigerian by Swiss policeNigeria· 2025-05-31
Ifeanyi Ejiofor has hailed the governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, for his developmental strides in the state.
Lawyer hails gov’s developmental strides – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26
Ifeanyi Ejiofor is the lead counsel for IPOB who hailed the court's judgment.
Court clears IPOB leader of terrorism charges, awards N5m damages against FGNigeria· 2025-02-20
Ifeanyi Ejiofor is a human rights lawyer and counsel for Indigenous People of Biafra who criticized the Anambra State Government for the arrest of a native doctor.
IPOB lawyer slams Anambra native doctor's arrestNigeria· 2025-02-09