The Finnish government has revealed that a court case has been initiated against pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa for his secession activities in the South-East.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The self-acclaimed Biafra Prime Minister is known for issuing sit-at-home directives in the five south-eastern states.
The Nigerian government informed the Finnish government about Ekpa’s involvement in secession activities with the separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Igbo land.
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, revealed that Ekpa’s case is now before Finnish courts after his activities were reported by the Nigerian government.
“We have taken this up and discussed this with the Nigerian authorities… and the entire process is within our judicial system.”
According to the Minister, Ekpa’s actions were brought up during a meeting with Nigerian government officials on Tuesday, August 13.
She disclosed this during a press conference she held alongside her Nordic counterparts in Abuja on Tuesday, August 13.
Channels Television reported that Valtonen visited Nigeria with other Nordic Ministers to enhance trade ties between the countries.
The Nordic Ministers from Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark are seeking to strengthen relations on the African continent.