On July 24, 2023, Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ordered Simon Ekpa, the outlawed leader, to cease all ‘Sit-At-Home’ exercises, including the Monday sit-at-home and any future actions intended to pressure the government for his release. This information was reported by Sahara Reporters and was conveyed through a handwritten letter read to journalists during a world press conference held in Enugu State on Friday by his special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor.
The decision to call off the Sit-At-Home exercises came after Ekpa, a self-proclaimed disciple, declined to announce the cancellation on his media platforms. In response, Kanu warned Ekpa to refrain from calling for any Sit-At-Home actions and to publicly acknowledge that he had received a direct order from Kanu to cancel any pending Sit-At-Home actions.
This announcement marks a significant development in the ongoing situation surrounding the detained IPOB leader. Kanu’s decision to end the Sit-At-Home exercises indicates a shift in the group’s approach and strategy in pursuing their objectives. However, the response from Ekpa and its implications are yet to unfold as events continue to evolve.
As the news of Kanu’s statement reverberates through the region, its impact on the overall movement and the government’s response remains to be seen. The situation is being closely monitored by both local and international observers as events unfold in the coming days.
The full statement by Nnamdi Kanu contains detailed instructions to Simon Ekpa and emphasizes the need to discontinue the Sit-At-Home actions, shedding light on the genesis of the issue and the importance of adhering to his directives. The statement also emphasizes that continuing Sit-At-Home actions are not endorsed by Kanu and may be exploited by others to cause harm to the people.
Aloy Ejimakor, as Kanu’s counsel, affirms the authenticity of the statement and the accompanying handwritten note, confirming that they are indeed from Nnamdi Kanu.
