Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders reportedly failed to comply with the state government’s directive to ignore the Monday sit-at-home order.
The state government had earlier warned that it would take firm action against businesses and public officials who continued to observe the sit-at-home directive linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
During a visit to the market on Monday morning, Governor Soludo observed that many shops were shut, allegedly in compliance with the sit-at-home order. In response, he directed that the market be closed until Monday, February 2.
The move is seen as part of the state government’s efforts to discourage adherence to the sit-at-home order and restore normal economic activities across Anambra State.
