BREAKING: Simon Ekpa's Online Activities Spark Terrorism Charges, Prosecutors Seek Minimum 6-Year Prison Sentence In Finnish Court

Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran agitator, recently appeared in a Finnish court for his terrorism trial. The Päijät-Häme district court in Finland commenced the trial, where Ekpa faces charges of "public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent" and "participation in a terrorist group". These charges stem from his alleged online activities and communications, which prosecutors claim may constitute terrorism under Finnish law.

Ekpa denied all charges during the police investigation and court hearing. However, prosecutors presented evidence, including posts from his X (formerly Twitter) account, to support their claims. The prosecution is seeking a minimum six-year prison sentence for Ekpa. In addition to terrorism charges, Ekpa also faces allegations of aggravated tax fraud and violations of the Attorneys Act.

The trial's timing has drawn criticism, particularly from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which condemned the Finnish authorities for scheduling the trial on a day observed by Biafra separatists to honor those killed during the Nigerian Civil War. IPOB also clarified that Ekpa is not a member of their group and has been publicly disowned by their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

Ekpa's case has garnered significant attention due to his prominent role in the Biafra separatist movement. The Finnish government, along with Nigerian authorities, has been investigating Ekpa's activities, which they claim have contributed to unrest in Nigeria's southeast region.