Anambra Traders Defy Gov Soludo’s Order, Observe IPOB’s Sit-at-home

Out of fear, Anambra Traders on Monday refused to open their shops for business as was ordered by the State Governor, Charles Soludo.

Didactic Information Hut recalls that Gov Soludo during his visit to Onitsha Main Market, had threatened to seal any shop or plaza that remained closed on Mondays in the name of the IPOB sit-at-home.

But our observation showed that commercial and economic activities were paralysed on Monday across major markets in the commercial cities of Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi, and Ekwulobia in Anambra State.

Also, there was very few traders seen as most shops in major markets such as Onitsha Main Market, Ochanja Market, Nkpor Motor Parts Market, Electrical Market, and Mgbuka Market did not open for business.

Further observed were the closure of motor parks, banks, petrol stations, schools, offices and law courts.

Soludo had decried the continuous boycott of business activities on Mondays in the South-East, arguing that this makes the zone to lose an estimated N19.6bn every Monday.

He had threatened that any trader or business who refused to open on Mondays would face severe penalties, including the sealing of shops for up to one month.

He then said, “I am here to ensure that your shops are open. From now on, every Monday, the Main Market must be open for business.

“If you fail to open, your shop will be sealed for one week, and if necessary, for up to one month. When you are ready to open, it must be from Monday through Saturday.”