The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has ordered the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. Kanu, in a statement signed by IPOB’s spokesperson Emma Powerful, emphasised that the people should return to schools, workplaces, and markets without fear or intimidation. He stated that any attempt to enforce the sit-at-home in South-East from this point forward would be considered opposition to Kanu’s orders and the Biafran cause. ALSO READ: Soludo vows continued clampdown on markets observing sit-at-home“All markets, schools, offices, transport services, and economic activities must resume fully and normally from tomorrow. IPOB called on all South-East residents to resume normal activities and ensure children return to school, reaffirming unity and the organization’s focus on freedom, dignity, and justice.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 08, 2026 15:40 UTC