Simon Ekpa's journey to jail began with his arrest in November 2024 by Finnish authorities for alleged involvement in incitement to violence, separatist propaganda, and financing terrorism in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
Ekpa, who refers to himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), has been accused of using social media platforms to advance the separatist cause and promote violence in Nigeria's South-East region.
The prosecution presented evidence of Ekpa's online activities and communications, which they claim may have contributed to escalating violence in the region.
During his trial, Ekpa's lawyer questioned the reliability of evidence sourced from Nigerian authorities, raising concerns about credibility and due process.
Despite this, the prosecution sought a six-year prison sentence for Ekpa, who has denied all charges.
In September 2025, Ekpa was sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of terrorism-related charges.
The court's decision marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn attention to the activities of diaspora-based activists involved in homeland conflicts.
Chuks Egbune/DoP
The prosecution presented evidence of Ekpa's online activities and communications, which they claim may have contributed to escalating violence in the region.
During his trial, Ekpa's lawyer questioned the reliability of evidence sourced from Nigerian authorities, raising concerns about credibility and due process.
Despite this, the prosecution sought a six-year prison sentence for Ekpa, who has denied all charges.
In September 2025, Ekpa was sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of terrorism-related charges.
The court's decision marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn attention to the activities of diaspora-based activists involved in homeland conflicts.
Chuks Egbune/DoP
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