By Uche Uba, Onitsha
Indigenes of Ebonyi State doing business in Anambra State have publicly disassociated themselves from any planned protest over the closure of the Onitsha Main Market on Mondays, pledging their support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive to maintain full commercial activities across the state.
The stance was announced on Friday in Onitsha by the Ebonyi Town Union in Anambra State, through a statement signed by its President-General, Moses Igwe.
According to the group, participating in protests or sit-at-home actions could threaten both lives and livelihoods, urging traders to prioritize peace and stability instead of actions that may disrupt business operations.
Igwe explained that the state government’s Monday business policy is aimed at protecting traders, improving security, and boosting economic productivity. He noted that repeated shutdowns of markets only result in heavy financial losses for small and medium-scale business owners.
“Closing markets every Monday does not benefit anyone. It hurts traders the most,” Igwe said.
“Sit-at-home orders will not secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Instead, they only create hardship for innocent business owners.”
He further warned that non-indigenes, especially Ebonyi traders, often suffer the greatest losses when demonstrations turn violent. As a result, the union advised members to stay away from any form of protest targeting government policies.
The union emphasized that Ebonyi residents in Anambra are known for being law-abiding and peaceful, adding that they have maintained a strong and cordial relationship with the Soludo-led administration.
Focus on Peace and Economic Growth
The group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies that encourage trade, safety, and economic growth in Anambra State. They urged all traders to cooperate with the government to ensure a stable business environment.
With commercial activities serving as the backbone of Onitsha’s economy, the union said continuous market operations would help protect investments and sustain livelihoods.
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