Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced that the state no longer observes the “illegal sit-at-home” orders previously enforced by non-state actors. Speaking during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to inaugurate various projects on Saturday, Mbah affirmed that residents no longer adhere to directives from unauthorized groups....Read Full Article >>➤
“The people of Enugu go to work every day of the week, and we no longer take orders from non-state actors,” the governor stated, emphasizing the state’s commitment to public safety and economic stability. Mbah highlighted his administration’s focus on security, quality education, and accessible healthcare as cornerstones for achieving his vision for Enugu State. He underscored the harmful economic impact of the sit-at-home protests and detailed steps taken to end the practice across the state.
In June 2023, the Enugu State Government warned that schools, markets, or shops refusing to operate on sit-at-home days would face indefinite closure. The sit-at-home directive, initially introduced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to demand the release of their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, had been co-opted by other non-state actors, creating significant economic disruptions in the Southeast.
Although IPOB later disassociated itself from the enforcement of the sit-at-home order, its impact lingered. Mbah’s administration intensified efforts to restore normalcy, declaring the sit-at-home practice illegal and enforcing measures to ensure public compliance.
During his speech, Governor Mbah praised President Tinubu for his economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, the unification of foreign exchange rates, and social intervention programs. “With these funds freed, we are now able to fully complete projects, not just in physical infrastructure but also in social and digital infrastructure,” Mbah noted.
He commended Tinubu’s administration for empowering states to focus on development, adding that the president’s “courageous pronouncements” have significantly contributed to progress in Enugu.
Meanwhile, in 2023, Nnamdi Kanu directed Simon Ekpa to cancel all sit-at-home orders in the Southeast. Kanu’s letter, sent from detention, instructed Ekpa to publicly announce the cancellation and cease issuing such directives. However, Ekpa, based in Finland and later arrested on terrorism-related charges, dismissed the letter as fake, alleging it was fabricated by the Department of State Services (DSS).
Governor Mbah’s declaration marks a critical step toward restoring normalcy and economic growth in Enugu, reinforcing the state’s commitment to governance free from external interference.
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