NNAMDI KANU, ONITSHA MARKET CLOSURE: IPOB BIAFRA-WIDE DECLARES SOLIDARITY LOCKDOWN FEB 2

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BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has planned a lockdown across Biafra set for Monday, February 2, 2026. This is to show support for traders who are suffering because the Onitsha Main Market is closed. The event is also linked to their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The news was shared in a statement that was released on Thursday by Emma Powerful, who is the Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOB.

According to IPOB, the planned action will involve a temporary shutdown of commercial and public activities across parts of the South-East, which the group describes as Biafran territories. IPOB said the lockdown is intended as a demonstration of support for Onitsha traders.

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The statement called on traders, transport operators, financial institutions, schools and civil servants across Anambra, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and other areas to observe the lockdown peacefully and voluntarily.

IPOB emphasized that the planned action is non-violent and that participants should remain law-abiding. The group also reiterated its commitment to dialogue regarding its objectives.

The organization’s statement did not provide details on enforcement measures or penalties for non-compliance.

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