IPOB Declears Total Shutdown In S’East On Monday
The Indigenous People of Biafra has announced a region-wide shutdown across the South East on Monday, February 2, in response to the continued closure of Onitsha Main Market by the Anambra State Government.
The group said the action is meant to stand with traders affected by the decision of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to shut the market for one week over the sit-at-home observance.
The declaration was made in a statement issued by IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful, who said the shutdown would be voluntary but urged schools, banks and businesses to stay closed.
According to him, “The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the resolute and prophetic leadership of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, hereby declares a Biafra-wide solidarity strike, a complete lockdown of all economic activities across Igboland and wider Biafran territories, on Monday, February 2, 2026.”
The group accused the Anambra State Government of targeting traders and attacking their livelihoods, insisting the sit-at-home was a peaceful show of support for its detained leader.
IPOB said it remains committed to non-violence and lawful conduct, calling on residents to stay indoors and avoid trouble.
