Anambra state government has reiterated that Monday 22 is not a free work day as been observed in previous weeks.
Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba disclosed this in a press statement made available to journalists during the weekend.
According to Adinuba “The Anambra State Government wished to remind all individuals and organizations in the state that Monday is not a work-free day in the state. This reminder has become imperative in view of the tendency of some people to observe in the last few months every Monday as a work-free day, in compliance with the directive by some non-state actors in an effort to press the Federal Government to free the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is standing trial for some charges in Abuja brought by the federal administration.
“The IPOB leadership has suspended the directive requiring people to stay at home every Monday which it said would start from Monday, September 15, 2021, throughout the Southeast geopolitical zone.
“The IPOB leadership has in the last few days reiterated the suspension, warning that any person who still tries to enforce the earlier decision is on his or her own and will, therefore, be dealt with accordingly.
The statement further said “The people of Anambra State are, therefore, enjoined to go about their normal business every Monday. They should not entertain any fear of disruption of their work or any kind of harassment from any quarters from Monday, November 22”.
Adding that ember month is around the corner and there is need to rally around to sustain activities during the period.
However, “It is in the interest of our people that all markets, all businesses, all offices and all schools in Anambra State operate fully every Monday, with effect from Monday, November 22. All our people are once again assured that they will not face any kind of molestation on any day of the week from any quarters henceforth”, the statement concluded.