Finland charges Simon Ekpa with inciting terrorism

Finnish prosecutors have charged Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian separatist leader, with inciting terrorism and participating in terrorist group activities linked to efforts to establish Biafra as an independent state.
The alleged crimes took place in Lahti, Finland, from 2021 to 2024, and Ekpa denies the charges while remaining in custody.
Ekpa holds dual Finnish-Nigerian citizenship and has been involved in Finnish local politics as a representative in Lahti.
The prosecution dropped charges against four others suspected of financing Ekpa’s activities due to insufficient evidence.