The decision by the court of appeal in Abuja to release Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday has prompted some stakeholders in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi, to respond.
The federal government's 15-count terrorism charges against Kanu, Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), were dropped.
According to the Federal Government (FG), Kanu was only discharged and not cleared of all charges.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Coordinator Christopher Okorie in Ebonyi told reporters on Friday that Kanu's release was a positive development for the entire country, particularly for the southwest.
The discharge, in Okorie's opinion, is a wonderful development that every supporter of human rights should celebrate.
“The country’s judiciary have come of age and it indicated that our judges are respecters of human right. I believe now, there will be peace in the land, especially in the Southeast.
“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 that 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, told newsmen that he was happy over the Appeal court ruling and noted that the move would go a long way in restoring more peace in the south-east and 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.
Amaka Igwe, a youth, commend the Judges of the Court of Appeal.
According to Igwe, the court and the Judges have proved that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man.
“I believe more peace will return to the region and country at large. Some businesses that have left the South-East will return.
“Some of the difficulties we have been into will now come to an end. In fact, I am happy about the release of Kanu,” she said.