The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that the high level of compliance observed during Monday’s sit-at-home across parts of the South-East demonstrates that residents cannot be coerced into turning their backs on the group’s detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
The sit-at-home was declared by IPOB in solidarity with traders at the Onitsha Main Market following the closure of their shops by Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo. Although the state government later reopened the market after a one-week shutdown, only a small number of traders reportedly returned to their stalls.
Across Anambra State, major roads were largely deserted, while offices, businesses and schools remained closed, especially during the morning hours.
Reacting in a statement, IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful described the exercise as recording “total compliance across Biafraland,” praising residents of the South-East for what he called their unwavering support for Nnamdi Kanu.
He said the outcome of the sit-at-home showed that the people are determined to resist intimidation and coercion in their continued demand for Kanu’s release from detention.
According to IPOB, the shutdown across communities was a strong expression of unity and a clear message that threats or pressure would not break the loyalty of the Biafran people. The group said the support for Kanu represents strength and collective resolve, not weakness.
IPOB maintained that it remains committed to order, discipline and respect for institutions, but insisted it would resist any attempt to intimidate or suppress its supporters. The group added that the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu only reinforces the legitimacy of their demand for justice.
