**Bola Tinubu's Masterstroke: How the DSS DG Appointment Ended 'Sit-At-Home' in the Southeast** In Igbo land, there's an old adage that says "Nwoke nusia ogu, nwanyi enwelu akuko," which roughly translates to "when a man finishes a war, the woman tells the story." This phrase has never been more relevant than in the current scenario playing out in Anambra State, where Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been touring markets and schools to put an end to the Monday sit-at-home protests. Soludo's efforts to end the sit-at-home have been met with widespread praise, especially from those who believe the protests have crippled the economy of the region. However, a closer look at the events leading up to the current situation reveals that Soludo's administration may not be as involved in ending the sit-at-home as it seems. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) declared the Monday sit-at-home on August 9, 2021, seven months before Soludo took office as governor. For three years and 10 months, the sit-at-home protests were a constant thorn in the side of the government and residents of the Southeast region. However, it wasn't until January 2026 that Soludo's administration began to take a more active role in ending the sit-at-home. One possible reason for this sudden interest in ending the sit-at-home is the November 2025 life imprisonment sentence handed down to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The verdict sparked widespread unrest in the Southeast, and it's likely that Soludo's administration was prompted to take action due to the potential economic fallout. In a nifty move, President Bola Tinubu appointed a new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), a key agency responsible for maintaining national security and order. This appointment may have sent a strong signal to IPOB and other separatist groups that the federal government is committed to ending the sit-at-home protests. While Soludo's efforts to end the sit-at-home are commendable, it's essential to acknowledge the role of the federal government in bringing about a resolution to the crisis. Tinubu's appointment of a new DSS DG may have been the catalyst that ended the Monday sit-at-home protests, and it's a testament to the president's commitment to maintaining national security and order.