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In a pivotal development with far-reaching implications for regional security and international justice, Finnish authorities have approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, to Nigeria. The transfer is scheduled for July 15, 2025, following the ruling of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti on April 18, 2025.

Ekpa, who has long styled himself as the “Prime Minister” of the self-declared Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, has been a central figure in the resurgence of violent separatist rhetoric. Contrary to persistent reports in Nigerian media and some government statements, Simon Ekpa is not d with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which has repeatedly disassociated itself from him. IPOB maintains that it has no factions and does not recognize Ekpa’s authority or activities.

Instead, Ekpa leads a self-formed group known as “Autopilot,” and has been linked to a criminal armed wing referred to as the Biafra Liberation Army (BLA)—a network accused of kidnappings, assassinations, and enforcing violent “sit-at-home” orders in Nigeria’s southeast. Critics argue that labeling him as part of IPOB is both misleading and dangerous, as it conflates a non-violent group with violent extremists.

“We don’t understand why the Nigerian government and media continue to tag him as a leader of a faction of IPOB. That is pure misinformation and deceptive,” an IPOB spokesperson stated. “Simon Ekpa runs his own network of criminals and kidnappers, and his actions have nothing to do with the actual Biafran struggle or IPOB’s ideology of non-violence.”

Ekpa was arrested in Lahti, Finland, in November 2024 after months of surveillance and investigation. He is accused by Finnish police of inciting violence from abroad using social media broadcasts, which allegedly led to attacks on civilians and Nigerian security forces. Four other suspects were also detained in connection with financing and facilitating his activities.

The Nigerian government, which has sought his extradition since early 2023, hailed the court’s decision as a breakthrough. A senior official from the Ministry of Defence called it “a triumph for justice and a stern warning to those who think they can destabilize Nigeria from foreign soil.”

Ekpa’s extradition was not without legal challenges. Finland traditionally does not extradite its citizens outside the EU or Nordic region. However, after Nigeria presented compelling evidence under the Rome Statute—ratified by both nations—a rare agreement was reached. Finnish authorities emphasized that the ruling complied with international law and due process.

Upon his arrival in Nigeria, Ekpa is expected to face multiple charges including terrorism, conspiracy, incitement of violence, and crimes against the state. His case will likely be one of the most closely watched in recent Nigerian legal history, with domestic and international human rights groups expected to monitor the proceedings.

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Now he's officially a scapegoat. 😊

E no go easy for The guy ooooo......He called for any treatment he receives.....How will u choose violence over peace.....

Omo make this government grant ppl rights to referendum o, so that situations like this can be avoided.

He will be released before the July 2025 date.

Ipob is done!

The news is pure bunkum and balderdash. Ekpa's extradition would be possible after the end of the Ukraine and Russia war. The Finnish government would not be stupid to extradite a Nigerian who is currently residing in Finland.

He will Kanu in the same cell and offer true companionship!

Make him wear iron pant come back ooo, cos niggas in naija prison is dripping.

Chai - He don b.

Nigeria should not play politics with this development if bonafide.

The world will be watching and expecting Nigeria to prosecute and jail Ekpa quickly, fairly and without mischief, since we demanded his extradition, so the simple message is sent that it is no longer acceptable to be openly seditious to the point of deploying terror in search of an outcome.

Why are they extradicting our content creator?

Already guilty as charged with evidence

Lol I tot his people said his being used by the Govt....


So why's the same Govt using him trying to extradite him...

Ekpa own don be

the news sweet my belle

Good. He should be extradited to face the law in Nigeria and to serve as a lesson to others.

Inciting criminal elements to carry terror on soldiers, police and civilians through social media must be contained. If asking for biafra it should be through dialogue, notations not through violence

A friend of mine in owerri her father was gun down with other elders who are having meetings just because they thought they are working with security agent to address insecurity in the village.

A local government in imo called orsu today has been destroyed. No school, no health care facilities no electricity everything infrastructure was burnt, looted.
cubana chief priest , odumeji, and Brian jotter and speed Darlington that's their community and they don't talk about the atrocities going there to raise. awareness

Philipponzaghi:
The news is pure bunkum and balderdash. Ekpa's extradition would be possible after the end of the Ukraine and Russia war. The Finnish government would not be stupid to extradite a Nigerian who is currently residing in Finland.

Okay ooo IPOB minister of foreign affairs

Ahhh, guyman don enter am finally, Ekpa the Content Creator.

Thank God ooo

Ekpa is coming home to roast.

Welcome back in advance, fine boy.

We go pound yam and prepare ofe nsala for you my G.

wonderful

Auto pilot leader, we are anticipating for your arrival in Nigeria ..

End of the road.

Watery Beans loading woto woto

Diaspora prime minister of ipob

Simon ekpa own done finish

He will be extradited, while nnamdi kanu will be released.


He took his own too far.