Simon Ekpa: Enugu Gov Mbah Reacts, Vows to Provide Evidence against Pro-Biafra Agitator

The Enugu state government has reacted to the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a key figure in the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the Finnish Government In a statement on Friday, Governor Peter Mbah's administration described Ekpa as a "common criminal" and "terrorist" who has exploited the suffering of the Igbo people for personal gain In a twist, the state government expressed readiness to provide evidence of Ekpa’s alleged horrific activities in the southeast to ensure his prosecution, whether in Finland or NigeriaIn a statement released on Friday, November 22, by the secretary to the state government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, Mbah labelled Ekpa a murderer and fraudster who thrives on the suffering of his people while living extravagantly abroad. As reported by The Nation, the state government, however, pledged its readiness to provide evidence of Ekpa’s alleged atrocities against the Igbo community to ensure his prosecution and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria. “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.  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 said. 

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