A effort by the Nigerian government to facilitate his extradition from Finland has prompted a response from Simon Ekpa, the leader of the Biafra Government in Exile, or BRGIE, and a known Biafra agitator.
Remember that the Nigerian government is now negotiating with the European Union (EU) to extradite Ekpa, according to a Tuesday announcement from the Defense Headquarters (DHQs).
Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations at DHQ, responded to the announcement made by Ekpa on December 2 for the map presentation and formal proclamation of the Biafra Republic.
In response, Ekpa—also known as the Prime Minister of BRGIE—urged Nigerian government representatives to attend the upcoming Biafra Convention in Finland in a statement that was published on his official X handle on Wednesday.
Ekpa claimed that by attending the convention, he would have the opportunity to discuss his push for the freedom of Biafra with Nigerian officials.
He emphasized that the legality of the Biafra Government in Exile is confirmed by the Nigerian government’s persistent calls for the European Union and Finland to act about his extradition.
“We are inviting them as Nigeria representatives and observers. The government of Biafra will recognize their presence in Finland and an opportunity to engage Simon Ekpa on the podium for a debate on Nigeria.
“We are inviting Major General Edward Buba to the convention and a special accreditation card is already approved for him.
“The constant call by the Nigerian government on the EU and Finland to take action against me only confirms the legitimacy and potency of the Biafra government in Exile and the Biafra de facto government in the homeland. We will bring Biafra from exile,” he claimed.
The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, was also invited by Ekpa to the proposed Biafra conference, which he stated would take place in Lahti, Finland, from November 29 to December 3, 2024.
