Soludo Takes Over Onitsha Market Amid IPOB Sit-At-Home Protests

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has assumed control of Onitsha main market amid a compulsory sit-at-home directive issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The group is demanding the immediate release of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Governor Soludo announced the temporary closure of the market during a visit, sparking tensions and protests among traders.

Despite the governor's insistence on the market's closure for a week, traders expressed their preference for reopening on Monday, choosing to comply with conditions such as removing illegal structures and restoring the market's original master plan. Meanwhile, IPOB's call for a solidarity lockdown in Biafraland on Mondays has further escalated tensions in the region.

The group accuses Governor Soludo of economic sabotage but emphasizes peaceful compliance with the sit-at-home directive. The situation reflects a complex interplay between political demands, economic activities, and regional tensions in Anambra State.