Parts of the South-East recorded low economic activity on Monday as residents complied with a sit-at-home directive issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The sit-at-home was declared by IPOB in solidarity with traders at the Onitsha Main Market, which had been shut by the Anambra State Government over regulatory concerns. Although the government later announced the reopening of the market after one week, trading activities reportedly remained limited, with many traders yet to return.
Reacting to the development, IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, said the level of compliance reflected continued public support for the group’s detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. He described the action as peaceful and voluntary, adding that it demonstrated unity among supporters.
Powerful maintained that IPOB remains committed to what it described as disciplined conduct while continuing to demand Kanu’s release. He also rejected claims of intimidation, insisting that residents acted without coercion.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Government has repeatedly cautioned against sit-at-home orders, warning that such actions negatively affect economic activities and livelihoods across the region.
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