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Residents of Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha and Nnewi, have continued to observe the Monday weekly sit-at-home despite the conviction and imprisonment of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Business activities, schools, banks, hospitals, and government offices remained closed, while roads were largely deserted, reflecting the anger and solidarity of the people with Kanu.

Some residents told Vanguard that the sit-at-home is a voluntary protest by the people of the South East, not enforced by IPOB. They said past claims that IPOB imposed the lockdown were misleading, noting that criminals had previously exploited the protests to commit robberies but vanished when discovered.

Obed Nwachukwu, a resident, said, “Those hoping that markets and businesses will reopen because of Kanu’s imprisonment will have to wait. We are standing in solidarity with him until he is free.”

Another resident, Chief Okwudili Okoye, said, “The Federal Government’s claims and the Abuja Federal High Court’s judgement are unsubstantiated. Monday sit-at-home will continue as a voluntary action in demand for fairness and justice for Ndigbo. Once Nnamdi Kanu regains his freedom, normal activities will resume.”

Residents emphasized that the protest is not about IPOB alone, but a demonstration of solidarity with Kanu and a stand against what they see as lopsided treatment of the Igbo people.

Business activities, schools, banks, hospitals, and government offices remained closed, while roads were largely deserted, reflecting the anger and solidarity of the people with Kanu

Anither563:
This is a criminal enterprise masquerading as a protest. The government should investigate and prosecute everyone funding this criminality.

gidgiddy:
Residents of Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha and Nnewi, have continued to observe the Monday weekly sit-at-home despite the conviction and imprisonment of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.


Business activities, schools, banks, hospitals, and government offices remained closed, while roads were largely deserted, reflecting the anger and solidarity of the people with Kanu.

Some residents told Vanguard that the sit-at-home is a voluntary protest by the people of the South East, not enforced by IPOB. They said past claims that IPOB imposed the lockdown were misleading, noting that criminals had previously exploited the protests to commit robberies but vanished when discovered.

Obed Nwachukwu, a resident, said, “Those hoping that markets and businesses will reopen because of Kanu’s imprisonment will have to wait. We are standing in solidarity with him until he is free.”

Another resident, Chief Okwudili Okoye, said, “The Federal Government’s claims and the Abuja Federal High Court’s judgement are unsubstantiated. Monday sit-at-home will continue as a voluntary action in demand for fairness and justice for Ndigbo. Once Nnamdi Kanu regains his freedom, normal activities will resume.”

Residents emphasized that the protest is not about IPOB alone, but a demonstration of solidarity with Kanu and a stand against what they see as lopsided treatment of the Igbo people.




https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/kanus-conviction-residents-vow-to-continue-monday-sit-at-home/

Onyemaboy:
Same in Imo State, especially Okigwe. No Economic activities on Mondays. Banks don't open, markets are closed. Major roads and streets are always empty.

DomPerignon:
That's cowardice in display and not defiance.

gidgiddy:
Residents of Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha and Nnewi, have continued to observe the Monday weekly sit-at-home despite the conviction and imprisonment of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.


Business activities, schools, banks, hospitals, and government offices remained closed, while roads were largely deserted, reflecting the anger and solidarity of the people with Kanu.

Some residents told Vanguard that the sit-at-home is a voluntary protest by the people of the South East, not enforced by IPOB. They said past claims that IPOB imposed the lockdown were misleading, noting that criminals had previously exploited the protests to commit robberies but vanished when discovered.

Obed Nwachukwu, a resident, said, “Those hoping that markets and businesses will reopen because of Kanu’s imprisonment will have to wait. We are standing in solidarity with him until he is free.”

Another resident, Chief Okwudili Okoye, said, “The Federal Government’s claims and the Abuja Federal High Court’s judgement are unsubstantiated. Monday sit-at-home will continue as a voluntary action in demand for fairness and justice for Ndigbo. Once Nnamdi Kanu regains his freedom, normal activities will resume.”

Residents emphasized that the protest is not about IPOB alone, but a demonstration of solidarity with Kanu and a stand against what they see as lopsided treatment of the Igbo people.




https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/kanus-conviction-residents-vow-to-continue-monday-sit-at-home/

gidgiddy:
Residents of Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha and Nnewi, have continued to observe the Monday weekly sit-at-home despite the conviction and imprisonment of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/kanus-conviction-residents-vow-to-continue-monday-sit-at-home/

Gentledove2001:
F@@lish set of people. You are seating at home destroying your region because of a t@rrorist, who have killed many of his people for disobeying his orders. Dora akuyiri husband was killed like a foul because he went and received award for his wife. This man is the genesis of insecurity in south east. He was ranting in court until he was sentenced snd reality done on him.

You people should add both Wednesday and Thursday, ndiara

ebukal67x:
Solidarity protest in SE, Kanu's over incarceration imprisonment.

Gentledove2001:
F@@lish set of people. You are seating at home destroying your region because of a t@rrorist, who have killed many of his people for disobeying his orders. Dora akuyiri husband was killed like a foul because he went and received award for his wife. This man is the genesis of insecurity in south east. He was ranting in court until he was sentenced snd reality done on him.

You people should add both Wednesday and Thursday, ndiara

mrvitalis:
Can you show me your tweets or comments condemning massacre of igbos and IPOB members for those 6 years before they picked up arms

Don't be a hypocrite just show me so I know u truly care about igbos

Gentledove2001:
Please sir, who are they killing with the arms? How many people of other region or ethnic group have they killed? Which people are using the weapons to kidnap their people now? The kidnapping is fulani or yoruba they are now kidnapping in South east? If you don't answer me, then know you are worse than a hypocrite. Is Dora akuyiri husband a fulani man?