Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has called for the repatriation of Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based Biafra agitator, accusing him of terrorizing and murdering residents in Nigeria’s South-East.
Ekpa, who claims to be the Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has allegedly been linked to violent attacks and the enforcement of illegal sit-at-home orders in the region.
During a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence in Enugu, Governor Mbah labeled Ekpa a “scammer” profiting from the suffering of the Igbos.
“It is surprising that the Finnish government allows this man to reside peacefully in their country and then perpetrate terrorism in Nigeria,” Mbah said. “And I think this is something your committee may have to wade into and see how this guy can be repatriated and then be brought to justice.”
Governor Mbah accused Ekpa of inciting violence through his statements and actions, resulting in numerous deaths. He stressed the importance of addressing this issue to prevent further tragedy.
Mbah also highlighted that his administration has ended the illegal sit-at-home orders in Enugu State and is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents. He urged the youth in the South-East not to be swayed by Ekpa’s tactics and assured that the state government would not be intimidated by threats from agitators.
“Recently, they have continued to make attempts, particularly, that megalomaniac (Ekpa), who ironically resides with his family peacefully in Finland, a country where the rule of law reigns, but he encourages anarchy here and goads some of our youths to their self-destruction,” Mbah stated. “This is also a business for him (Ekpa), pretending to be fighting for Igbo’s interest, but does not know anything about the Igbo or have their interest at heart.”
