Kanu was granted bail by Justice Binta Nyako on health grounds.
The development attracted jubilation from residents, who described the bail as long over due. The matter formed topic of discussion across the State.
In a reaction, Comrade Uchenna Madu, leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, said it was victory over darkness.
Madu said, ”members are in jubilant celebration over the bail granted to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu of IPOB.
“We always identity with true representations of Biafra and genuine struggle for the liberation of the people of Biafra.
“The bail granted to our brother today is a sign of light triumphing over the darkness. It is a motivational factor that Biafra will always triumph over Nigeria.
“I spent almost four years in different prisons from 2005 to 2009 which includes Suleja, Keffi and Kuje prisons for same purpose of Biafra and was later released, Nnamdi Kanu and others won’t be an exceptional. He represent the interest of the people of Biafra, he is not a criminal.
“MASSOB commends the efforts of Igbo Governors, Some prominent and eloquent leaders like Mr Peter Obi, Chief Nwodo (Ohaneze PG), Gov Fayose, some Igbo National Assembly members, Nzuko Umunna and other progressive persons for their unflinching efforts in compelling the Federal government in granting Nnamdi Kanu bail.
“As the people of Biafra erupted in jubilation all over the world in celebration of triumph of light over darkness, it shows that we are more united in our pursuit for Biafra actualization and restoration irrespective of our different organizations.
“We know that freedom can never be achieved on a platter of gold.”
MASSOB also demanded the release of other pro-Biafra detainees in other prisons, including those at Onitsha and Awka prisons.
“MASSOB and other pro-Biafra groups, including IPOB are on ground ready to welcome and receive our brother, Nnamdi Kanu,” he added.
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