Soludo Reopens Onitsha Main Market, Says No More Sit-At-Home In Anambra

The Anambra state government has announced the reopening of Onitsha Main Market on Monday, February 2, for full commercial and economic activities following a one-week closure.

Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, ordered the temporary shutdown of the market after traders defied the state’s directive to ignore the longstanding Monday sit-at-home order enforced by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Soludo issued the directive for the closure during an on-the-spot visit to the market, accompanied by senior officials and security operatives.

He warned that non-compliance could lead to longer closure or harsher measures.

The closure triggered a response from Emma Powerful, IPOB spokesperson, who declared a total lockdown across the south-east on February 2 in solidarity with the traders and as a protest against the market shutdown.

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Powerful described the action as voluntary and peaceful, urging schools, banks, and other institutions to stay closed.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Law Mefor, commissioner for information in Anambra, confirmed that the one-week closure had expired over the weekend.

β€œThis is to inform the general public that the closure of Onitsha Main Market, ordered by Mr Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, lapses this weekend,” the statement read.

β€œAccordingly, all traders are hereby directed to resume business as usual on Monday, February 2, 2026, as there is no longer any form of sit-at-home on Mondays in Anambra State.

β€œNdα»‹ Anambra and residents are assured of adequate security and are encouraged to report any security concerns to 5111.

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β€œMeanwhile, civil servants and teachers are reminded that the pro-rata salary system remains in force β€” no work on Monday, no pay.

β€œParents are also advised to release their children for school on Mondays to avoid sanctions.”

The government urged residents to disregard threats from non-state actors, reaffirming its commitment to providing maximum security statewide.

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