The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the compliance with Monday’s sit-at-home order in parts of the South-East is a demonstration that the people will never be intimidated into abandoning the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
The sit-at-home declared by IPOB in solidarity with traders of the Onitsha Main Market over the closure of their shops by Governor Charles Soludo recorded a high level of compliance in Anambra State.
Although the Onitsha Main Market was reopened by the government after a one-week closure, very few traders turned up.
Also, major roads in the state were deserted, and most offices and other businesses remained shut, particularly in the morning hours.
It was also gathered that many schools did not open.
Reacting to the development in a statement, IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, said the sit-at-home order recorded a total compliance across the South East, and hailed residents of the region for demonstrating love for Kanu.
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Powerful asserted that the outcome of Monday’s sit-at-home has shown that the people have resolved to resist all forms of intimidation and coercion in their demand for Kanu’s release.
“The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) confirms total and overwhelming compliance with the sit-at-home directive.
“This historic show of unity has once again demonstrated that the deep love, loyalty, and resolve of the Biafran people toward Nnamdi Kanu cannot be broken by threats, intimidation, or state-sponsored coercion.
“From Omambala to Onitsha and across the South-East, the people have spoken with one voice.
“The land of Eri, Nri, Igbo-Ukwu, and Uzo-Igbo has reaffirmed its historic role as the conscience and backbone of the Igbo nation. Our people are born free—and will not submit to fear.
“This peaceful but firm compliance is a clear message: the Biafran people will not be forced to abandon their leader or betray their collective will.
“The love for Nnamdi Kanu is not a weakness to be envied or attacked; it is a strength that binds our people and fuels our lawful demand for justice and freedom.
“IPOB remains committed to order, discipline, and respect for institutions, but we will resist every attempt to intimidate, humiliate, or enslave our people.
“The continued illegal detention of Nnamdi Kanu only reinforces the legitimacy of this resistance.
Biafraland has spoken. The world is watching. And the resolve of our people remains unshaken,” the statement read.
