A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has strongly criticized ongoing agitations for Biafra independence, describing them as "senseless" movements that threaten to destroy Nigeria's South-East region.

In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Igbokwe expressed frustration over what he perceives as the region's refusal to heed his warnings about the consequences of separatist movements.

"I wrote the Book, IGBO: 25 Years After Biafra in 1995 they did not listen. I wrote IGBO: 50 Years After Biafra in 2020 they did not listen," Igbokwe stated. "I have written hundreds of articles that these senseless agitations will destroy SE they did not listen. I am done."

Igbokwe's comments come as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) enforce a compulsory sit-at-home order across the South-East to commemorate the 2025 Biafra Day.

The impact of the sit-at-home order was evident on Friday morning, with several cities including Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, experiencing deserted streets. Roads across the region were largely empty, with only occasional movements of tricycles and a few vehicles observed.

This is not the first time Igbokwe has spoken against Biafra agitations. His books and numerous articles have consistently argued against separatist movements, advocating instead for unity and development within Nigeria's federal structure.

The sit-at-home orders, which have become a regular occurrence in the South-East, continue to affect economic activities and daily life in the region, raising concerns about long-term socioeconomic impacts.

Political observers note that the divide between pro-Biafra agitators and those opposing separatist movements reflects deeper tensions about governance, representation, and development in Nigeria's federal system.