The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has officially announced the permanent cancellation of its Monday sit-at-home order, effective February 9, 2026. This directive came from the group's leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as communicated by the group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful. The sit-at-home order, which had been in place since August 2021, was initiated to protest Kanu’s extradition to Nigeria and his ongoing imprisonment, resulting in the closure of various businesses and institutions on Mondays.

In his statement, Powerful emphasized that with the cancellation of the sit-at-home order, there is no longer any reason for residents in the South-East to remain indoors on Mondays. He called for the resumption of economic and social activities, which had been significantly hampered during the duration of the order. This announcement marks a critical turning point for the region, as economic recovery and regular social interactions can now be restored following months of disruption.

The end of the sit-at-home directive is anticipated to have a positive impact on businesses, particularly in markets and educational institutions that have suffered financially and operationally due to the lockdown. As schools and markets reopen fully, communities may experience a resurgence of economic activities, potentially restoring normalcy and stimulating local economies that had been adversely affected by the ongoing conflict between IPOB and the Nigerian government.