Release of Nnamdi Kanu: Family reacts, says it's a win-win day, thank you FG

Following the victory of the Court of Appeal which released and acquitted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the family expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude to all those who supported them, including the federal government.

Speaking to the Nigerian Tribune, his younger brother, Emma Kanu said, “Victory is for all of us. I thank all of you, men, women, pastors, journalists, IPOB media warriors, those we know and those we don't know all over the world, especially the Court of Appeal judges who handled the case, even the dead.

“I also thank the federal government for understanding and I know that it will respect the decision of the Court of Appeal. It's a win-win day."

He expressed his hope that the federal government will comply with the court's decision.

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Also reacting, Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe thanked God that justice has been done through the judgment, saying "Peace will now return to the South East."

According to Goodluck Ibem of the Coalition of Young Leaders of the South East (COSEYL), "The judgment of the Court of Appeal which freed and acquitted Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is an indication that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man.

"It confirms that we have judges who will consider cases on their merits and not on sentiment. The judiciary has shown that there is hope for man ordinary.

“The release of Nnamdi Kanu will restore peace and security to the Southeast geopolitical area. Ndigbo people at home and in the diaspora rejoice at this excellent news. Justice has finally been served."