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Popular socialite and celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest, has spoken out strongly against the long-standing Monday sit-at-home practice observed in parts of Nigeria’s South-East, warning that it is damaging the region’s economic growth and educational development.
In a message shared via his Instagram page, the nightlife entrepreneur criticised the weekly shutdown of schools, markets and businesses, describing it as a self-inflicted setback that continues to hurt traders, students and families across the region.
According to him, the practice deprives children of valuable learning time while denying business owners and traders the opportunity to earn a living.
Cubana Chief Priest stressed that Mondays should be utilised for productive activities such as education, skill acquisition and wealth creation, rather than enforced inactivity.
He argued that the consistent loss of one full business day every week weakens the South-East’s economy and reduces its overall competitiveness compared to other regions of the country.
To drive home his point, the socialite revealed that he organised an impromptu concert on a Monday as a symbolic protest against what he described as a “counterproductive mentality.”
He urged residents to reject fear-driven shutdowns and instead embrace normal daily activities that promote growth and development.
The businessman also linked economic participation to political relevance, noting that a financially strong and united region would have greater influence in national decision-making processes.
In this context, he referenced the continued detention of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, suggesting that economic strength and unity could enhance the South-East’s bargaining power ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to Cubana Chief Priest, sustained engagement in education and commerce would not only strengthen the region’s economic base but also improve its political leverage.
He maintained that prosperity and unity remain key tools in securing meaningful dialogue and fair representation at the national level.
He further called on the government to take a more active role in protecting schools and markets that operate on Mondays.
He urged authorities to provide adequate security for students, teachers, traders and business owners willing to go about their lawful activities. In addition, he appealed to the government to sanction or remove market leaders who enforce or promote Monday lockdowns.
Emphasising that the South-East is largely safe for daily activities outside officially declared public holidays, Cubana Chief Priest questioned why businesses and schools remain closed when many residents still attend parties, play street football and engage in social gatherings on Mondays.
He concluded by urging the community to stop what he described as self-sabotage and work collectively towards rebuilding the region’s economic strength.
According to him, prioritising education, enterprise and unity is essential for securing long-term prosperity and a stronger future for the South-East.
The post has since generated widespread reactions online, with many social media users debating the impact of the sit-at-home order on the region’s economy and future development.
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