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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it has ended the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026.
The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement issued by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, who said the decision followed a directive from the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
“The IPOB, under the supreme leadership of Nnamdi Kanu, hereby announces to the entire world that the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East is officially and permanently cancelled with effect from tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026,” IPOB said.
“This directive comes directly from Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu himself, who has once again staked everything on the line to ensure that our children return to school every Monday and that our people go about their lawful businesses without fear, intimidation, or molestation.
“Any person in doubt should visit Sokoto Correctional Centre to confirm with him. We can no longer hide under ‘Onyendu cannot be reached to confirm’ to persist with our recalcitrance or docility. Monday’s sit-at-home is over. That era is gone!”
The group said there was “no need, excuse, or justification for anyone to stay at home on Mondays,” adding that “all markets, schools, offices, transport services, and economic activities must resume fully and normally from tomorrow. This is the clear and unequivocal order of the Supreme Leader of IPOB.”
According to IPOB, Kanu has made it very clear that anyone or any group trying to impose a sit-at-home order from now on is acting against his direct command.
“Such persons are enemies of our people and the Biafran cause. They will be pursued to the ends of the earth and confronted until they are completely defeated,” it added.
On market-related issues, IPOB said, “Any renovation, reconstruction or improvement of markets must involve the consent of all stakeholders, with adequate temporary trading sites provided.”
The Monday sit-at-home directive has, at various times, affected economic, educational and social activities across the South-East.
IPOB said its latest announcement represents a change in its position and called on residents of the region to resume normal activities.
“Our enemies have in the past succeeded in instigating crises and planting seeds of discord among our people. We must not allow them to succeed again. We are one people, united by a common destiny. Our struggle is for freedom, dignity and justice for all, not just for Biafrans.
“We therefore call on all our people across the South-East to come out tomorrow, open their shops, go to work and send their children to school without fear. The era of Monday sit-at-home is over.”
