Why Sit-At-Home Continues In Southeast Despite IPOB Order.

 

Parts of the South-East remained quiet on Monday as some residents continued to observe the sit-at-home even though the Indigenous People of Biafra had announced that the action had been called off. 

In several communities, movement was low, with many shops, markets, and offices closed as people chose to stay indoors.

The development followed a directive from IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, which led to the group ending the enforcement of the weekly Monday sit-at-home. 

IPOB explained that the calm seen across parts of the region was not the result of any order from the group but a personal decision taken by individuals.

According to IPOB, the sit-at-home observed on Monday was a voluntary action by residents who decided to express support for Kanu, who remains in detention. 

The group stated that people in the region are free to choose how they go about their daily lives and that no one is being compelled to stay at home.

IPOB also said it respects democratic values and personal freedom, adding that residents who decide to go to work or open their businesses will not be disturbed. 

The group maintained that it has no interest in forcing compliance or causing fear among the people.

Some residents who spoke with journalists said they stayed indoors because they want the unconditional release of Kanu.

 They explained that their action was a peaceful way of showing dissatisfaction and calling attention to his continued detention.

They also noted that full return of business activities across the South-East would only happen when their demand is met. 

Many said the quiet streets were a reflection of public feeling rather than instructions from any group.

IPOB restated that the decision to observe or ignore the sit-at-home rests with individuals, stressing that the people alone can decide how they respond to the situation surrounding Kanu’s detention.