Aloy Ejimakor, the legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has criticized the Anambra State government’s decision to deploy security agents to quell a peaceful protest in Onitsha market. The protest was sparked by the market’s closure, which was ordered by Governor Charles Soludo due to traders’ failure to open shops on Monday. The traders were adhering to the sit-at-home directive issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra.
Ejimakor described the deployment of soldiers to the scene as unconstitutional and called for their immediate withdrawal. He warned that the failure to do so may result in loss of lives, which would be unacceptable to the Igbo people. According to Ejimakor, the Igbo community has already suffered enough in terms of bloodshed and sorrow.
The Onitsha Main Market was closed for one week by Governor Soludo, following the traders’ decision to stay away from work on Monday. The sit-at-home directive, which was issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra, has been in place for some time, and the traders’ decision to adhere to it led to the market’s closure.
The deployment of security agents to the market has raised concerns about the potential for violence and human rights abuses. Ejimakor’s statement highlights the need for the government to respect the rights of citizens to peaceful protest and assembly. The situation in Onitsha market is being closely monitored, and there are fears that the situation could escalate if the security agents are not withdrawn.
The Anambra State government’s decision to deploy security agents to the market has been seen as an attempt to enforce the market’s reopening. However, the move has been met with resistance from the traders and the Indigenous People of Biafra, who argue that the government should respect their right to peaceful protest. The situation remains tense, and it is unclear how the situation will unfold in the coming days.
The Indigenous People of Biafra has been advocating for the independence of the Igbo people, and the sit-at-home directive is seen as a way to pressure the government to address their grievances. The group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has been detained by the government, and his legal team has been working to secure his release. The situation in Onitsha market is just one of the many challenges facing the Igbo community, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the growing tensions in the region.
