Despite Soludo’s instructions, Anambra Traders continue to remain at Home.
Monday's business and economic activity in Anambra State's commercial centres of Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi, and Ekwulobia was completely shut down. The majority of the stores in the main marketplaces of Onitsha, Ochanja, Nkpor Motor Parts, Electrical, and Mgbuka remained closed, which contributed to the poor participation of traders. It was also noted that banks, car dealerships, schools, courts, and office buildings closed on Mondays as usual. This was in opposition to the order issued by Governor Chukwuma Soludo during his visit to Onitsha Main Market last week. In support of the sit-at-home movement, the governor threatened to seal any store or plaza that stayed closed on Mondays. The South-East loses an estimated N19.6 billion on Mondays, according to Soludo, who bemoaned the ongoing boycott of events on that day. He threatened to impose harsh sanctions, including the closure of stores for up to a month, on any trader or company that refused to operate on Mondays. He then said, “I am here to ensure that your shops are...