Popular Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home across the South-East states.

In a statement issued on Friday through his legal counsel, Pelumi Olanjengbesi, Igboho described the development as both thoughtful and timely, noting that it would significantly reinvigorate socio-economic activities in the region.

He added that the decision would help create an enabling environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as entrepreneurs, to thrive.

Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence for terrorism at the Sokoto Correctional Facility, reportedly announced the cancellation on Sunday through IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful.

The order effectively brought to an end a five-year Monday economic shutdown that had affected commercial activities across the South-East zone.

Reacting to the announcement, Igboho expressed optimism that the move could pave the way for further engagement with the Federal Government.

The statement read: “I want to urge the IPOB leader to vigorously explore dialogue and mediation with the Federal Government to break the deadlock in his current ordeal.

“While it is the fundamental right of Mazi Kanu to pursue self-determination, I hold the view that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu is predisposed to negotiation and mutual understanding for the peace, shared prosperity, security and the deserved respect that the South-East commands.

“It is equally imperative to appeal to all those who make profits from the desecration and despoliation of the South-East through violence to desist from such acts in the interest of peace and economic prosperity of the region and the nation,” Igboho said.

Meanwhile, Kanu’s directive came less than a fortnight after Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, ordered the temporary closure of the Onitsha Main Market following traders’ compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home directive.

Popular Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home across the South-East states.

In a statement issued on Friday through his legal counsel, Pelumi Olanjengbesi, Igboho described the development as both thoughtful and timely, noting that it would significantly reinvigorate socio-economic activities in the region.

He added that the decision would help create an enabling environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as entrepreneurs, to thrive.

Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence for terrorism at the Sokoto Correctional Facility, reportedly announced the cancellation on Sunday through IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful.

The order effectively brought to an end a five-year Monday economic shutdown that had affected commercial activities across the South-East zone.

Reacting to the announcement, Igboho expressed optimism that the move could pave the way for further engagement with the Federal Government.

The statement read: “I want to urge the IPOB leader to vigorously explore dialogue and mediation with the Federal Government to break the deadlock in his current ordeal.

“While it is the fundamental right of Mazi Kanu to pursue self-determination, I hold the view that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu is predisposed to negotiation and mutual understanding for the peace, shared prosperity, security and the deserved respect that the South-East commands.

“It is equally imperative to appeal to all those who make profits from the desecration and despoliation of the South-East through violence to desist from such acts in the interest of peace and economic prosperity of the region and the nation,” Igboho said.

Meanwhile, Kanu’s directive came less than a fortnight after Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, ordered the temporary closure of the Onitsha Main Market following traders’ compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home directive.