Finnish Court To Begin Simon Ekpa’s Trial In May 2025

Finnish district court has scheduled May 2025 as the deadline for prosecutors to file charges against pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa.

KanyiDaily recalls that Simon Ekpa was arrested last Thursday by authorities in Finland and later detained by the Päijät-Häme district court. He faces allegations of spreading terrorist propaganda via social media.

Reports indicate that Ekpa committed the offense in 2021 in Lahti, Finland. He is accused of using his social media platforms to incite violence and promote terror in Nigeria’s south-eastern region.

Nigerian officials have been pushing for Ekpa’s extradition to face prosecution, as he holds dual citizenship in Finland and Nigeria.

In an email to Punch, Mikko Laaksonen, a senior detective superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), confirmed that the investigation into Ekpa’s activities is ongoing.

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Laaksonen noted that the next court hearing could occur within two weeks if Finnish authorities or Ekpa request a review of his detention.

“Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details can be disclosed,” the superintendent said.

“The date for bringing up possible charges by the prosecution was set by the district court to May 2025.

“In a basic situation regarding the remand, the next possible hearing can be held no earlier than two weeks from the previous hearing, should the parties in question seek for the matter to be re-evaluated by the district court.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Simon Ekpa was remanded him in prison after the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested him and four others on charges linked to terrorism.

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