Simon Ekpa, a Biafran activist, has been freed by a Finnish court and awarded $50,000 in compensation after the Nigerian government failed to appear in court to substantiate its allegations against him. The court declared Ekpa's detention "unlawful and politically motivated".
Ekpa, who has been advocating for Biafran self-determination, was previously arrested and sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court for terrorism-related offenses. However, he has now been released, with the court stating that he has the right to express his views and defend the interests of his people, as long as he operates within legal boundaries ¹ ².
The Nigerian government had reported Ekpa's activities to Finland, and the case was being handled by the Finnish court. The Finnish government assured Nigeria that the case would be concluded soon, emphasizing that it was a judicial matter rather than a political one ³.
Ekpa, who has been advocating for Biafran self-determination, was previously arrested and sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court for terrorism-related offenses. However, he has now been released, with the court stating that he has the right to express his views and defend the interests of his people, as long as he operates within legal boundaries ¹ ².
The Nigerian government had reported Ekpa's activities to Finland, and the case was being handled by the Finnish court. The Finnish government assured Nigeria that the case would be concluded soon, emphasizing that it was a judicial matter rather than a political one ³.
Simon Ekpa, a Biafran activist, has been freed by a Finnish court and awarded $50,000 in compensation after the Nigerian government failed to appear in court to substantiate its allegations against him. The court declared Ekpa's detention "unlawful and politically motivated".
Ekpa, who has been advocating for Biafran self-determination, was previously arrested and sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court for terrorism-related offenses. However, he has now been released, with the court stating that he has the right to express his views and defend the interests of his people, as long as he operates within legal boundaries ¹ ².
The Nigerian government had reported Ekpa's activities to Finland, and the case was being handled by the Finnish court. The Finnish government assured Nigeria that the case would be concluded soon, emphasizing that it was a judicial matter rather than a political one ³.
