Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, was totally locked down Monday, October 20,2025, as residents decided to withdraw from their daily businesses and operations in solidarity with the #FreeNnamdiKanu march.

The roads were virtually empty except for the occasional movement of tricycles and a few vehicles.

Economic and commercial activities were totally paralysed as shops, markets, banks, petrol stations, motor parks did not open for business. Similarly, schools, both private and public, did not open for studies.

Although there were no processions, the mood in the capital city suggested that residents were supportive of the protest.