Ohanaeze Applauds Simon Ekpa’s Conviction

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has heaped praises on the Federal Government for the incarceration of Simon Ekpa in Finland which has led to a six-year prison sentence on terrorism-related charges.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Deputy President General of the body, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, praised the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle; and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for their contributions in dismantling the reign of terror that had been a menace to the South East zone.

“We commend the government for its landmark victory, specifically the incarceration of Simon Njoku Ekpa in Finland, resulting in a six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related charges,” Isiguzoro said.

According to him, the detention of has greatly reduced the influence of terrorism and insecurity in the Southeast and also will disrupt the opposition to armed struggle under the pretense of Biafra agitation.

“We unequivocally condemn terrorism in all its forms and reject any deviation from nonviolent self-determination principles. The Igbo nation stands united for peace and constructive dialogue,” Isiguzoro added.

The organisation also used the medium to tell followers of Ekpa who were misled into taking arms to put down their weapons and embrace peace.

“We recognise that many of Ekpa’s followers are educated graduates and young entrepreneurs misled by false promises. This is a renewed clarion call for all armed agitators to surrender and cease violence. The Igbo leadership will advocate for rehabilitation and youth empowerment programs for repentant individuals,” Isiguzoro said.

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