The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has called for the repatriation of Simon Ekpa over the incessant killings in the Southeast region of the country.
The Governor accused the Finland-based Biafra agitator of murdering and terrorizing residents of Nigerians in the Southeast.
Recall that the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, has allegedly been linked to insecurity in the Southeast. These have been linked to some of the deadly attacks and enforcement of illegal sit-at-home orders in the region.
The Governor was speaking on how the lingering insecurity in the Southeast would be tackled.
He made the call for the repatriation of Ekpa when he received members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence in Enugu.
Addressing the Committee, Mbah accused the Biafra agitator of being a “scammer”. He stated that Ekpa has been “feeding fat” on the suffering of the Igbo.
He said, “It is surprising that the Finnish Government allows this man to reside peacefully in their country and then perpetrate terrorism in Nigeria.”
“And I think this is something your committee may have to wade into. To see how this guy can be repatriated and then be brought to justice.
“Through his (Ekpa) statements and his actions, a lot of people have died, and he continues in that trajectory. So, this is a tragedy that we must all work as a country to end. He doesn’t represent the Igbo interest.”
The Governor informed the Committee that his administration has ended the illegal sit-at-home situation in the State. He, therefore, stated his determination to ensure the safety of all residents in State.
Governor Mbah also called on young people in the Southeast not to yield to Ekpa’s antics. He, therefore, vowed that the State Government would not be intimidated by the agitators’ threats.
He said, “As you may also have noticed recently, they have continued to make attempts. Particularly, that megalomaniac (Ekpa), who ironically resides with his family peacefully in Finland. A country where the rule of law reigns. But he encourages anarchy here and goad some of our youths to their self-destruction.
“This is also a business for him (Ekpa). Pretending to be fighting for Igbo’s interest but does not know anything about the Igbo. Or have their interest at heart.”
source: Channels TV
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