Stakeholders in Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital, have reacted to the freedom granted to Nnamdi Kanu by the court of appeal in Abuja on Thursday.

Mr Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was discharged and acquitted of the 15-count terrorism charges brought against him by President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime.

The regime had reacted that Mr Kanu was not acquitted but only discharged.

Christopher Okorie, the coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Ebonyi, on Friday said that Mr Kanu’s freedom was a welcome development, especially to the South-East.

“The country’s judiciary has come of age, and it indicated that our judges are respecters of human rights. I believe now, there will be peace in the land, especially in the South-East,” Mr Okorie explained. “I call on the courts, federal and state government to also look into the matter of every other detained citizen and give them justice.”

Chinelo Emmanuel, a lawyer, said the ruling was good and commended the apex court for upholding the appeal of the detained leader of the IPOB.

Jacob Nweke, a political analyst, said he was happy over the appellate court ruling and noted that the move would go a long way in restoring more peace in the South-East and the country at large.

“We thank God that justice has been done in the judgment and his freedom will further help to achieve lasting peace in the South-East,” said Mr Nweke.

(NAN)