Ekpa Manipulates, Exploits Igbo People, He Should be Jailed – Enugu Governor
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has hailed the arrest of the self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Simon Ekpa by the Finnish authorities. The governor’s reaction was contained in a statement released on Friday.
Online Parrot News yesterday reported that the Finland’s authorities had arrested and detained the secessionist, who instructs the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra from his comfort in the European country to force the Igbo people stay at home on Mondays.
The Enugu State Secretary, Professor Chidiebere Onyia signed the statement on behalf of the governor. The governor argued that Ekpa’s arrest would bring stability, security and peace in the southeast geopolitical zone.
IPOB intends to establish a republic, which actually led to the Nigerian civil war (1967 to 1970). Thousands of people in the southeastern region lost their lives and the scars of the war are still there for the victims to bear.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa,” Onyia said.
“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.
“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.”
The statement added, “Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work.”
“He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government added.
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