US EditionEkpa Risks 6-Year Jail Term as His Trial Begins in Finland
- Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, appeared in Finnish court on May 30, 2025, facing terrorism-related charges in Lahti.
- Ekpa faces charges related to promoting violent acts and providing financial support for terrorist activities connected to a separatist movement seeking Biafra's independence from Nigeria.
- Prosecutors accuse Ekpa of using social media to spread separatist propaganda and engaging in terrorist activities coordinated from Finland, supported by extensive online evidence.
- State prosecutor Sampsa Hakala indicated that there is substantial proof connected to the person's activities and interactions online, while Ekpa has rejected all the accusations against him.
- Finnish authorities froze Ekpa's assets, seek a six-year prison sentence, and continue examining claims including aggravated tax fraud amid cooperation with Nigerian officials.
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Terrorism trial begins for ex-Lahti politician Simon Ekpa
Simon Ekpa, a former municipal politician and competitive athlete, appeared in court on Friday to face terrorism-related charges in Finland. The Päijät-Häme District Court held a preparatory hearing in the case, where the prosecution called for a six-year prison sentence. Ekpa is accused of participating in a terrorist organisation and inciting others to commit terrorist crimes.
Lahti municipal politician Ekpa is facing charges in court for participating in a terrorist group and publicly inciting a crime for terrorist purposes.
Simon Ekpa Faces Terrorism Charges in Finland Over Pro-Biafra Activities - TV360 Nigeria
Pro-Biafra separatist leader Simon Ekpa appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Friday for a preparatory hearing on terrorism-related charges, as the Finnish government intensifies its crackdown on alleged foreign-linked extremist activities. According to Finnish public broadcaster, Yle, Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen, is facing multiple charges including public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent, terr…
Claim: A Facebook user alleged that Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian national with Finnish residency and who is campaigning for the secession of Biafra, will be extradited from Finland to Nigeria in July 2025 to face terrorism charges. Verdict: False! Contrary to the rumors circulating on social media …
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