Jelili Gbadamosi
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has declared that the Monday sit-at-home in the Southeast has come to an end, citing the return of heavy vehicular movement in Onitsha as evidence that normal economic activities have resumed.
Soludo made the remark on Monday while speaking at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, explaining that he arrived about 15 minutes late to the event after being caught in traffic in the commercial city of Onitsha.
“I’m sorry I came in about 15 minutes late because I was stuck in traffic at Onitsha. Today is a Monday, and to have traffic at Onitsha on a Monday, the Monday sit-at-home is over,” the governor said.
The Monday sit-at-home was introduced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as part of its campaign for the release of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the actualisation of Biafra. The action had, for years, disrupted commercial and social activities across the Southeast.
Using the development as a sign of improved normalcy in the region, Soludo expressed optimism about the Southeast’s economic recovery.
The governor also praised his Delta State counterpart while reaffirming his support for the state’s economic development efforts.
“I’m here in solidarity with you and my rich neighbour, Delta State. You have a governor in whom I’m well pleased any day, anytime,” he said.
Soludo added that he rescheduled his State Executive Council meeting to enable him attend the investment summit, describing the event as important to regional economic growth.
