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Simon Ekpa | |
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 Ekpa in 2023 | |
| Born | 21 March 1985 Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Finnish |
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| Years active | 2019–present[1] |
| Organization(s) | Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), Biafra Liberation Army (BLA) (since 2023) |
| Known for | Biafran separatism |
| Political party | National Coalition Party |
| Movement | Independence of Biafra |
| Awards | Ambassador for Peace |
Ekpa Simon Njoku (born 21 March 1985), generally known as Simon Ekpa is a Finnish politician and former Nigerian athlete.[2][3] He is the leader ("Prime Minister") of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), an organization he founded in 2023.[a][7][8][9]
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Tribune Online 2019-12-15was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Nigeria asks Finland to clamp down on Lahti resident and Biafra separatist leader Simon Ekpa". Yle. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Hämäläinen, Veli-Pekka; Rautio, Marjatta (24 February 2023). "Lahtelaisen kapinajohtajan Simon Ekpan lakifirma ajautui talousvaikeuksiin – todettiin ulosotossa varattomaksi" [Lahti-based rebellion leader Simon Ekpa's law firm ran into financial difficulties - it was found to be unresourced in the foreclosure]. Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 26 April 2024.
Ekpa kuvaa yrityksensä verkkosivuilla itseään asiantuntijaksi erityisesti ulkomaalaislaissa. Hän ei kuitenkaan edusta asiakkaitaan itse oikeudessa eikä ole asianajaja. (...) Ekpa on kertonut verkkosivuillaan ja sosiaalisessa mediassa saaneensa tutkinnon walesiläisestä Aberystwythin yliopistosta. Yle kysyi asiaa yliopistosta. Sieltä ei annettu tietoja tutkinnoista. [Ekpa describes himself on his company website as an expert, especially in immigration law. However, he does not represent his clients in court himself, and he is not a lawyer. (...) Ekpa has said on his website and social media that he received a degree from the Welsh University of Aberystwyth. Yle asked the university about this. There was no information about any degrees].
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YLE June 2023 Simon Ekpa articlewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Simon Ekpa: Nigeria's Ipob faction leader arrested in Finland". BBC News. 2023-02-23. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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Suomen Kuvalehti 2024-04-14was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Staff, Daily Post (2024-03-12). "Simon Ekpa's journey from track athlete to Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government in Exile". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
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