"FG Changes Course, Refutes Rumors of Simon Ekpa's Extradition"
In a recent statement issued by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity (Office of the AGF), Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has distanced himself from reports suggesting the commencement of extradition proceedings against separatist agitator Simon Ekpa.
Thecontext of the AGF's remarks, as presented at the Stakeholders/Citizen Engagement Forum held in Abuja, was incorrectly portrayed according to the media. To set the record straight, what Fagbemi stated during the question and answer session was not about initiating extradition proceeding against Ekpa, but rather the Nigerian government's ongoing discussions with Finnish authorities to ensure that Ekpa is held accountable for his actions.
Fagbemi highlighted that the offences connected to Ekpa were trans-border in nature, and that Nigeria was attentively observing the ongoing legal proceedings in Finland before making its next move.
He elaborated, explaining that since the crimes committed by Simon Ekpa were trans-border in nature, the Nigerian government anxiously awaits the outcome of the proposed trial in Finland to make an informed decision on the next step to take.
The Attorney General also urged the media to exercise caution and refrain from speculative reporting on such a sensitive issue.
In Related News- According to our reports, Simon Ekpa, self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently on trial in Finland, facing terrorism-related charges filed by Finnish authorities.
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Fact Check
While social media claims of Ekpa's extradition and arrival in Nigeria have circulated in April and May 2025, these reports have been fact-checked and found to be false. As of mid-May 2025, there is no confirmed update that Simon Ekpa has been extradited to Nigeria or that formal cross-border legal proceedings against him in Nigeria have progressed. The Finnish court process scheduled for June 2025 remains the critical current development in the legal proceedings involving Ekpa.
- The Nigerian Government, through the Attorney General, has distanced itself from reports of extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa, clarifying that they are engaging with Finnish authorities to hold him accountable for his actions.
- According to recent reports, Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently on trial in Finland, facing terrorism-related charges filed by Finnish authorities.
- In a statement, the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), highlighted that the trans-border offenses connected to Ekpa were being closely observed, and the Nigerian government awaits the outcome of the proposed trial in Finland before making its next move.
- The Nigerian Government, specifically the Attorney General, has urged the media to exercise caution and refrain from speculative reporting on sensitive issues such as Ekpa's case.
- Amidst the ongoing trial of Simon Ekpa in Finland, the general news landscape is filled with stories ranging from political discussions (policy-and-legislation, politics) to local news (general-news), including reports of political meetings in Kaduna and Kano, and analysis regarding the potential impact of Atiku's candidacy on food prices in Nigeria.
