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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YLOW10L7SE?si=i2nKtweAzwVET4Xy

Finnish politician and Biafra political activist, Simon Ekpa, has appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Friday, as his trial on terrorism-related charges officially begins, News360 Nigeria reports.

Ekpa, who has long been at the centre of secessionist agitation for an independent Biafra, was arrested by Finnish authorities in November 2024.

Simon faces serious allegations, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.

Prosecutors claim he used his social media platforms to spread messages inciting unrest and violence in South-East region of Nigeria, activities which may qualify as terrorism under Finnish law.

“We have a great deal of evidence regarding this individual’s online activity and communications,” said Finnish state prosecutor Sampsa Hakala, while confirming that the prosecution is seeking a six-year prison sentence for Ekpa.

During earlier interrogations, Ekpa reportedly denied accusations of ordering weapons for pro-Biafra groups or funding violent operations.

Meanwhile, in solidarity with their leader, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), of which Ekpa serves as Prime Minister, declared a two-day lockdown across Nigeria’s South-East region to coincide with his court appearance.

In a statement, the group said: “We confirm that these two days are significant in the lives of all Biafrans at home and abroad.

Our Prime Minister Simon Ekpa has been detained by the Finnish government since November 2024, and he will appear in court on May 29. Biafrans should honour him as a hero who has sacrificed his life for Biafra.”

The trial has drawn widespread attention both in Nigeria and among the Igbo diaspora, with opinions sharply divided over Ekpa’s influence and the growing security challenges in South-Easthern region of Nigeria.

https://news360ng.com/alleged-terrorism-simon-ekpa-appears-in-finnish-court-as-prosecutors-seek-six-year-sentence-video/

Another one bites the dust.

The monkey is coming back to his zoo

Sad story of a coward.....

Good

Ikpa

🤣😆🤣😆

They will use him as an example!

Hommie thought being a Black Finnish gives him the right to talk anyhow and remain protected. He should ask Nnamdi Kanu the British citizen how it is going.

Newsgeek24:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YLOW10L7SE?si=i2nKtweAzwVET4Xy

Finnish politician and Biafra political activist, Simon Ekpa, has appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Friday, as his trial on terrorism-related charges officially begins, News360 Nigeria reports.

Ekpa, who has long been at the centre of secessionist agitation for an independent Biafra, was arrested by Finnish authorities in November 2024.

Simon faces serious allegations, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.

Prosecutors claim he used his social media platforms to spread messages inciting unrest and violence in South-East region of Nigeria, activities which may qualify as terrorism under Finnish law.

“We have a great deal of evidence regarding this individual’s online activity and communications,” said Finnish state prosecutor Sampsa Hakala, while confirming that the prosecution is seeking a six-year prison sentence for Ekpa.

During earlier interrogations, Ekpa reportedly denied accusations of ordering weapons for pro-Biafra groups or funding violent operations.

Meanwhile, in solidarity with their leader, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), of which Ekpa serves as Prime Minister, declared a two-day lockdown across Nigeria’s South-East region to coincide with his court appearance.

In a statement, the group said: “We confirm that these two days are significant in the lives of all Biafrans at home and abroad.

Our Prime Minister Simon Ekpa has been detained by the Finnish government since November 2024, and he will appear in court on May 29. Biafrans should honour him as a hero who has sacrificed his life for Biafra.”

The trial has drawn widespread attention both in Nigeria and among the Igbo diaspora, with opinions sharply divided over Ekpa’s influence and the growing security challenges in South-Easthern region of Nigeria.

https://news360ng.com/alleged-terrorism-simon-ekpa-appears-in-finnish-court-as-prosecutors-seek-six-year-sentence-video/

This man is already in deep troubles for his online activities and is facing trial. But look at what his pals in exile are doing again. Trying to enforce a lockdown in the SE because of Ekpa will further strengthen the case of terrorism leveled against him. These people and rationality are wide apart.

Hang the terrorist 😠.
Meanwhile clueless Nigeria government is fumbling with his masters trial here in Nigeria.

WizardOfNG:
Another one bites the dust.

Another one bite the dust? Really?

As a nation we should be wondering why a man who won medals for Nigeria turned around to demand break up of Nigeria

There are many many more coming up like ikpa, many more like kalu unborn

Like they say.........One day monkey go go market e no go return👆

Let the trail begin. If you say you won't allow people to rest you too will not rest.

Which terrorism? Dem never catch buhari and satan of sokoto

Our content creator.... Funny thing is, the dude is not even Igbo, he's from Cross River State......

Igbo amaka

Why hasn’t Nigeria filed an extradition request for him?

Ekpa..Abeg send am to Nigeria

Spandau:


This man is already in deep troubles for his online activities and is facing trial. But look at what his pals in exile are doing again. Trying to enforce a lockdown in the SE because of Ekpa will further strengthen the case of terrorism leveled against him. These people and rationality are wide apart.

Why do you guys like to lie like this

Who is locking down South East because of Ekpa?

Today has always been sit at home in Igbo land for Biafra remembrance Day for years now

It's not even like the Nigeria is favoring people like you

WizardOfNG:
Another one bites the dust.

Nigerians should realize that Ekpa is a feature, of bad governance from the local government to aso rock.

He has appeared because many of us don't ask our leaders questions. We praise the ones we love and abuse the ones we hate, and in the process avoid solving our problems.

And all our leaders engage in silly populism and tribalism to keep us fighting.

Let's wake up.

Jst wait and see.... Prominent leaders from his region will start asking for his release.... U carry ur yeye attitude go abroad... Now Finland would be cautious about allowing Nigerians into their country

Shame no gree am to look up, content creator. Simon really f-up for denying the movement.

Biafra day, court day

Him done dey grow white immediately

Our Prime Minister Simon Ekpa has been detained by the Finnish government since November 2024

A whole prime minister detained

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This guy killed more than Boko Haram

Wetin happen, baba duh get white hair?
You can't fit in Mazi's shoe 👟

Newsgeek24:


https://news360ng.com/alleged-terrorism-simon-ekpa-appears-in-finnish-court-as-prosecutors-seek-six-year-sentence-video/

Lol...😁😁😁
I thought they said he is a Finnish citizen and as such cannot face terrorism charges on the behest of a zoo country like Nigeria.
Where are all his enablers on this forum?
Are they burying their heads in the sand like ostriches?

mrvitalis:

Another one bite the dust? Really?

As a nation we should be wondering why a man who won medals for Nigeria turned around to demand break up of Nigeria

There are many many more coming up like ikpa, many more like kalu unborn

Whatever dude. You're now the SE Sheik Gumi who we see always making excuses for Bandits. "They were ignored and marginalised" plus "lack of jobs forces them into banditry". Etc, etc.

I don't care what Ekpa did or was in the past. Break the law today and answer for your crime. Simple as that. Upholding that concept as sacrosanct is how Nigeria will become sane, safe and secure.

The SW, SS and North Central today show complaint understanding for this key national concept respected globally. Why is same concept then so difficult for you people of the SE and the core North to understand?