This paper has looked at how the concept of power has manipulated conflict management processes, by IGAD in the Horn of Africa. The horn of Africa has been known to be one of the most volatile and conflict torn regions in the world. The region has continued to be a venue for intrastate and interstate conflicts in the post colonial era. The role of regional organization in conflict management cannot be overstated. While IGAD has made significant achievements in pacifying the region, there are still more strides to be made, towards a peaceful region. This work has tried to see the works of IGAD, in peacemaking, in the lenses of power. The aspect of the distribution of power, among the IGAD member states, has advised the sub regional body whether or not to intervene in a conflict situation within the region; and to a larger extent, how to intercede. While drawing a theoretical review of the concept of power, this paper has tried to establish the rankings of states, in terms of power. Among the key findings, its noticeable that distribution of power among the IGAD member states is asymmetrical and to that effect, this has influenced how the regional body conducts itself as far as conflict management is concerned