Cubana Chief Priest criticises Monday sit-at-home in South-East

Popular celebrity barman and entrepreneur, Cubana Chief Priest, has condemned the recurring Monday sit-at-home practice observed in parts of Nigeria’s South-East, calling it detrimental to education, commerce, and the region’s economic growth.

In an Instagram post, Cubana Chief Priest criticised the weekly shutdown of schools, markets, and businesses, saying it denies children learning opportunities and prevents traders and business owners from earning income.

“Mondays should be for learning in schools and creating wealth through businesses, not shutting down the economy,” he wrote. To emphasise his point, the entertainment mogul organised an impromptu Monday concert, urging residents to reject what he described as a “counterproductive mentality.”

He further argued that consistent engagement in education and trade would strengthen the South-East’s economic foundation and improve its political influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his post, he referenced the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, highlighting the importance of economic empowerment and regional unity in political negotiations.

Cubana Chief Priest also appealed to government authorities to support schools and markets that operate on Mondays by providing adequate security for students, teachers, traders, and business owners. He suggested removing market leaders who enforce or encourage Monday lockdowns.

“Except for officially declared public holidays, the South-East is safe for daily activities,” he added, noting that many residents already participate in social events and recreational activities like street football on Mondays, questioning why commerce and education should remain suspended.

He concluded by urging communities to abandon self-sabotaging practices and work together to promote learning, enterprise, and long-term prosperity in the region.