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FINNISH COURT JAILS SIMON EKPA AS IPOB DISTANCES ITSELF In a landmark judgment, the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Nigerian separatist agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison on terrorism-related charges. The ruling, delivered on September 1, 2025, marks a significant moment in the international legal response to activities linked to Biafran separatism. Ekpa was convicted of participation in a terrorist organization, incitement to commit terrorist acts, aggravated tax fraud, and breaches of the Lawyers Act. According to court findings, between August 2021 and November 2024, he used his vast social media reach—especially on X (formerly Twitter)—to incite violence, organize armed groups, and encourage attacks in Nigeria’s Southeast. Prosecutors also revealed that Ekpa facilitated arms supplies and promoted criminal activities under the guise of advancing Biafra’s independence. Despite his conviction, Ekpa maintained his innocence, claiming he was merel...