Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has insisted that the ongoing shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market will run its full course, describing the continued observance of Monday sit-at-home by traders as an act that undermines the state’s economy. The governor confirmed that the market would remain closed for one week as earlier directed, stressing that the sanction would not be relaxed. Soludo expressed surprise that the market reverted to Monday closures shortly after the festive season, noting that traders freely conducted business on Mondays during the Yuletide period. The governor said his administration had deployed significant security resources to Onitsha, disclosing that more than 150 security personnel were stationed within the Main Market to ensure the safety of traders and customers. He said a new master plan for the Onitsha Main Market had been prepared since 2023, assuring that the government was committed to restoring confidence among investors and ensuring a full five- or six-day business week in the state.