Simon Ekpa, the pro-Biafra agitator convicted of terrorism-related offences in Finland, has appealed his six-year prison sentence, even as the Finnish prosecutor handling the case seeks a longer jail term. The prosecutor is arguing that the sentence imposed on Ekpa is inadequate considering the terrorism offences for which he was convicted. The Finnish Court of …
The recent conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish activist, to six years’ imprisonment in Finland for terrorism-related offences has raised pressing legal and political questions about his future—particularly regarding his citizenship status and possible repatriation to Nigeria. As the dust settles on his trial, attention now turns to what fate may await Ekpa upon completing …
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has hailed the conviction of Simon Ekpa by a Finnish court, describing it as "good news" Ekpa, a Finland-based leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be serving a 6-year jail term after being found guilty of terrorism-related offences …
The Federal Government on Monday hailed the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, describing the ruling as a landmark victory for justice and a relief for victims of his incitement. The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland sentenced Ekpa to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism-related offences, a decision the Nigerian government said validates its …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected attempts to associate it with the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland. The group stressed that Ekpa has no ties to IPOB and must bear his own burden. In a statement signed by spokesperson Emma Powerful, IPOB described efforts to connect Ekpa’s activities to the movement …
The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafra agitator, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court found Ekpa guilty of inciting terrorism and actively participating in a terrorist group. Incitement through Social Media According to Finnish news outlet Yle, Ekpa used …
