The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the “total cancellation” of its long-standing sit-at-home order across the South-east, following instructions from its convicted leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
In a statement sent to Premium Times on Sunday, IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful said the directive has been “officially and permanently cancelled” effective 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,” Mr Powerful said.
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He warned that anyone attempting to enforce the sit-at-home going forward would be acting against Mr Kanu’s instructions.
“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 added.
Mr Powerful urged residents to resume normal activities, stating: “We therefore call on all our people across the South-east to come out tomorrow (Monday), open their shops, go to work, and send their children to school without fear.”
The IPOB announcement follows a similar declaration from the Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Liberation Army.
In a video circulating on Facebook, a figure known as Angel De Makeup, flanked by armed men, confirmed that the Monday sit-at-home was cancelled following Mr Kanu’s directive, adding that compliance would now be voluntary.
“Monday sit-at-home is cancelled from today,” he declared.
