A photo combination of Simon Ekpa and Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.


Enugu State Governor, Governor Peter Mbah, has accused a Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, of murdering and terrorising residents of Nigeria’s South-East.


Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the IPOB, has been allegedly linked to some deadly attacks and enforcement of illegal sit-at-home orders in the region.

The governor who received members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence in Enugu, accused the Biafra agitator of being a “scammer” who has been “feeding fat” on the suffering of 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.

“Through his (Ekpa) statements and his actions, a lot of people have died and he continues in that trajectory. So, this is a tragedy that we must all work as a country to end. He doesn’t represent the Igbo interest.”

According to the governor, his administration has ended the illegal sit-at-home situation in the state and will remain determined to ensure the safety of all residents.

He also called on young people in the South-east not to yield to Mr Ekpa’s antics and vowed that the state government would not be intimidated by the agitators’ threats.

“As you may also have noticed 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 goad some of our youths to their self-destruction.

“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,” he stated.

Chinkoalhaji34:
If only other states could be as proactive as Anambra state, we would have solved this South-East menace long time ago.

Kudos to Gov. Mbah

gidgiddy:
Simon Ekpa cannot be repatriated, he has long become a Finnish citizen

gidgiddy:
Simon Ekpa cannot be repatriated, he has long become a Finnish citizen

Ojiofor:


You are always on the side of enemies of the people in name of Biafra agitation.So because he is a Finnish citizen he can commit acts of terrorism in Nigeria and get away it?Nnamdi Kanu was also a UK citizen who thought he was invisible.

gidgiddy:


If you have any evidence, beyond mouth, that Simon Ekpa has done anything wrong, show us

That's why he is walking around in Finland a free man, nobody has shown the Finland authorities any evidence, beyond mouth, that Simon Ekpa did anything

Finland not Nigeria that operates on mouth, they operate on facts and evidence

gidgiddy:


If you have any evidence, beyond mouth, that Simon Ekpa has done anything wrong, show us

That's why he is walking around in Finland a free man, nobody has shown the Finland authorities any evidence, beyond mouth, that Simon Ekpa did anything

Finland not Nigeria that operates on mouth, they operate on facts and evidence

Ojiofor:


Was Osama Bin Laden one of the pilots that brought down World Trade Center?
Simon Ekpa is the leader of a terrorist group who is giving orders to attack and kill from his base in Finland.
He is still walking free because Nigeria leaders are clueless.
If Simon Ekpa is doing this to a country like Israel or USA do you think he will still remain a free man?

Ojiofor:


You are always on the side of enemies of the people in name of Biafra agitation.So because he is a Finnish citizen he can commit acts of terrorism in Nigeria and get away it?Nnamdi Kanu was also a UK citizen who thought he was invisible.

richiemcgold:
Someone will sit in the comfort of his house in far away Finland and still forment trouble right here in his native land. And there's nobody among his people that can call him to order. No one is brave enough to put any end to this rubbish. Walahi, this can never happen in my tribe. Never!

Noerection:
he always claim responsibility for any crimes in South East

Artscollection:
I wonder why fg has not done anything on that and the igbos living in Finland seems to be cowards.

superCleanworks:
someone from government finally spoke out? os this real?

Artscollection:
I wonder why fg has not done anything on that and the igbos living in Finland seems to be cowards.

flokii:


If FG should arrest him.. the same set of Igbo leaders calling for Kanu's release will rise up to demand his unconditional release.
Their Igbos are their own biggest problem, they don't know.

Broveens42:


This is the reason we all should embrace our native languages, because you are clearly affected by poor assimilation of the Anglo.
When you go back to your native languages you would realize how dumb you sound accusing ekpa or Kanu of terrorism.

English: any army at illegal checkpoint should be attacked/neutralized
Igbo(contextual) : ndi army obula no n’uzo ndi obodo akwaheghi , Kwesiri ka achusia ha, nihi na há di ka ndí ntùrú
Key word: Illegal

sIfioksq:
It's disheartening to see the South-East in such chaos. The region's leadership needs to step up and restore order.

flokii:


If FG should arrest him.. the same set of Igbo leaders calling for Kanu's release will rise up to demand his unconditional release.
The Igbos are their own biggest problem, they don't know.

flokii:


If FG should arrest him.. the same set of Igbo leaders calling for Kanu's release will rise up to demand his unconditional release.
The Igbos are their own biggest problem, they don't know.

Broveens42:


So a judge asks you as a witness to explain how ekpa committed terrorism in Nigeria? What would be your reply?

Broveens42:


Show me a crime He claimed responsibility for