Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs Government’s Efforts to End Sit-at-Home

The prolonged sit-at-home protest in Enugu State and the entire South-East region is likely to come to an end soon, as the Enugu State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has declared its full support for the state government’s efforts to halt the protest.

The group has stated that the sit-at-home action, which has been enforced by a factional leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has outlived its purpose.

According to reports, the faction led by Simon Ekpa, who claims to be the Biafran Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, has continued to enforce the Monday sit-at-home despite the main IPOB group led by Chika Edoziem officially canceling it.

The faction insists on the protest as a means to demand the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention since June 2021 by the Department of State Services. Simon Ekpa has even planned for a two-week sit-at-home starting from tomorrow, 1st of August, despite a letter from Nnamdi Kanu (delivered by Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor) demanding an end to sit-at-home.

However, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Enugu President, Professor Fred Eze, expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Governor Peter Mbah in bringing an end to the “scourge of sit-at-home in Enugu State.” The organization noted that the protest had plunged the state into a climate of fear, disrupting businesses and social activities.

Before the government’s intervention, every Monday became an unofficial holiday in Enugu State and the entire South East, with businesses shutting down, and economic activities grinding to a halt. The protest also had a negative impact on the state’s economy, leading to the loss of foreign direct investment and capital flight.

The organization commended Nnamdi Kanu for ordering the cessation of any form of sit-at-home in the South-East, acknowledging that the protest had become counterproductive and was detrimental to the very people IPOB sought to advocate for. It is essential for Nigerians to know that good people of the South East are not in support of civil disobedience but decided to obey the order for fear of being harmed or killed.

With the support of Ohanaeze, Governor Peter Mbah’s administration aims to put an end to the sit-at-home protest permanently, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people while fostering an environment conducive to social and economic activities. The resolution of the sit-at-home issue marks a significant step towards addressing the concerns of the region and restoring normalcy.

**Sit-at-Home Protest Nears End in Enugu State as Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs Government’s Efforts**

The prolonged sit-at-home protest in Enugu State and the entire South-East region is likely to come to an end soon, as the Enugu State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has declared its full support for the state government’s efforts to halt the protest. The group has stated that the sit-at-home action, which has been enforced by a factional leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has outlived its purpose.

According to reports, the faction led by Simon Ekpa, who claims to be the Biafran Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, has continued to enforce the Monday sit-at-home despite the main IPOB group led by Chika Edoziem officially canceling it. The faction insists on the protest as a means to demand the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention since June 2021 by the Department of State Services. Simon Ekpa has even planned for a two-week sit-at-home starting from tomorrow, 1st of August, despite a letter from Nnamdi Kanu (delivered by Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor) demanding an end to sit-at-home.

However, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Enugu President, Professor Fred Eze, expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Governor Peter Mbah in bringing an end to the “scourge of sit-at-home in Enugu State.” The organization noted that the protest had plunged the state into a climate of fear, disrupting businesses and social activities.

Before the government’s intervention, every Monday became an unofficial holiday in Enugu State and the entire South East, with businesses shutting down, and economic activities grinding to a halt. The protest also had a negative impact on the state’s economy, leading to the loss of foreign direct investment and capital flight.

The organization commended Nnamdi Kanu for ordering the cessation of any form of sit-at-home in the South-East, acknowledging that the protest had become counterproductive and was detrimental to the very people IPOB sought to advocate for. It is essential for Nigerians to know that good people of the South East are not in support of civil disobedience but decided to obey the order for fear of being harmed or killed.

With the support of Ohanaeze, Governor Peter Mbah’s administration aims to put an end to the sit-at-home protest permanently, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people while fostering an environment conducive to social and economic activities. The resolution of the sit-at-home issue marks a significant step towards addressing the concerns of the region and restoring normalcy.