IPOB Officially Cancels Monday Sit-at-home in South-East

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has permanently cancelled the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective February 9, 2026.

The group said the directive was issued by its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who urged residents to return to schools, workplaces and markets without fear.

Spokesperson of IPOB, Emma Powerful, said any attempt to enforce the sit-at-home from Monday, February 9, would amount to opposition to Kanu’s directive and the Biafran cause.

“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”, IPOB stated.

It warned residents of possible false-flag operations or intimidation attempts by opponents seeking to undermine the directive.

The group urged residents to remain calm, be vigilant and law-abiding as normal activities resume across the region.

IPOB said state Governors lacked the authority to threaten or forcibly shut down businesses of traders who might act based on personal discretion, adding that any market renovation or relocation must involve the consent of stakeholders and the provision of temporary trading locations before the commencement of work.