Enugu Govt Hails Simon Ekpa’s Arrest In Finland, Offers To Provide Proof Of Atrocities To Speed Up Trial
According to the state government, Ekpa’s arrest and prosecution by the Government of the Republic of Finland will strengthen peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South-East region.
Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has described the detained Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) as a criminal and a terrorist who doesn’t have the interest of Igbo people at heart.
The Enugu State government said it will provide evidence to prove its allegations against Ekpa.
According to the state government, Ekpa’s arrest and prosecution by the Government of the Republic of Finland will strengthen peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South-East region.
SaharaReporters reported on Thursday that Finland district court in Lahti had ordered that Ekpa should be remanded in prison following his arrest for suspected terrorist activities.
Reacting in statement on Friday, Governor Mbah’s administration, which had publicly denounced agitation for restoration of Biafra Republic, described Ekpa as a “murderer and fraudster”.
The government accused Ekpa of deriving joy “in killing his people and living large off their misery”.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, declared that Enugu State was willing and ready to provide proof that Ekpa sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo.
According to the government, this will aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa,” Onyia said.
“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.
“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.”
The statement added, “Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work.”
“He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government added.
