Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Maxi Nnamdi Kanu has declared a “total cancellation” of the infamous sit-at-home order across South-East of Nigeria.
IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to Mr. Powerful, Maxi Kanu announced that the illegal directive has been “officially and permanently cancelled” with effect from tomorrow, Monday, 9 February 2026.
“This directive comes directly from Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu himself, who has once again staked everything on the line to ensure that our children return to school every Monday and that our people go about their lawful businesses without fear, intimidation, or molestation”, he said.
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The IPOB spokesperson said those in doubt that Maxi Kanu, by himself, terminated the ill-reputed Monday sit-at-home order in the region should visit him at the Sokoto prison facility for confirmation.
“There is now no need, excuse, or justification for anyone to stay at home on Mondays. All markets, schools, offices, transport services, and economic activities must resume fully and normally. From tomorrow, the Monday sit-at-home is over”, he stated.
Mr. Powerful emphasized that Maxi Kanu has made it clear that anyone or group attempting to enforce the sit-at-home order in the South-East henceforth is acting against his directive.
“Such persons are enemies of our people and the Biafran cause. They will be pursued to the ends of the earth and confronted until they are completely defeated”, he said.
“We therefore call on all our people across the South-East to come out tomorrow, open their shops, go to work, and send their children to school without fear”.
