The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent termination of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026.
The order was issued by IPOB leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who stressed that residents should return to schools, offices, and markets without fear or harassment.
IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, said any attempt to impose the sit-at-home going forward would be regarded as resistance to Kanu’s instructions and the Biafran struggle.
“All markets, schools, offices, transport services, and economic activities must resume fully and normally from tomorrow. The era of Monday sit-at-home is over,” the statement read.
IPOB also cautioned against possible false-flag actions or intimidation by opponents and urged citizens to remain alert, peaceful, and law-abiding. The group further clarified that no state governor has the power to threaten or forcibly close the businesses of traders who may decide to act based on personal choice.
The statement added that any market renovations or relocations must involve the consent of stakeholders and the provision of temporary trading spaces before work begins. IPOB called on all South-East residents to resume normal activities and ensure children return to school, reaffirming unity and the organisation’s focus on freedom, dignity, and justice.
The announcement represents a major shift in IPOB’s stance, bringing to an end a long-standing weekly shutdown that has affected economic and social life in the region.
