The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a directive to cancel its Monday sit-at-home order in the South-East region of Nigeria, as announced by their spokesperson, Emma Powerful. This order, which was initially put in place as a form of protest against the incarceration of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will no longer be in effect starting February 9, 2026. The group emphasized that all economic and social activities should resume normally, and all sectors including markets, schools, and transportation services are encouraged to operate as usual.

The sit-at-home order was first implemented in August 2021 and has been a critical aspect of IPOB's protests against Kanu's detention. It has seen significant compliance across the region, leading to a halt in daily activities on Mondays, which has had economic implications for the local population. The cancellation aims to re-normalize life in the South-East, allowing businesses and educational institutions to function without disruption.

This decision reflects a shift in IPOB’s strategy regarding its activism. By calling off the sit-at-home, they are signaling a potential transformation in their approach to agitation for Biafran independence, focusing on restoring regular economic activities rather than disrupting them. The impact of this cancellation will be closely monitored, as it may influence public sentiment towards the organization and its future actions.