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NO DECISION YET ON SIMON EKPA’S EXTRADITION TO NIGERIA – LAWYER
Lawyer handling the case of Simon Ekpa, who was reported to have been ordered for deportation from Finland to Nigeria has reacted to the report, stating that no formal decision had been taken on the issue
Ekpa is presently being held in Finland on charges of instigating disturbance in Nigeria and terrorism.
His attorney claims that no final decision has been made on his extradition.
According to recent allegations in Nigerian media, a Finnish court has set a date for Ekpa to be extradited to Nigeria to face charges.
Ekpa has been detained on Finland since his arrest in November 2024 as a result of a District Court ruling.
Potential extradition attempts are complicated by the fact that Ekpa, who is originally from southeast Nigeria, is a citizen of Finland.
Kaarle Gummerus, his attorney, said the case is still pending. “As far as I know, Simon Ekpa will not be extradited to Nigeria.”
Gummerus told BBC News Pidgin that the lawsuit was still pending.
He stated that no formal charges have been brought yet, and the Finnish authorities have until May 2025 to do so.
He also confirmed that a court appearance is planned for June 2025.
Under President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian government has stated that it supports Finland’s decision to arrest and hold Ekpa.
President Tinubu made it clear that acts that sow discord in the nation would not be accepted by his administration.
Since then, Nigeria has been urging Finland to release Ekpa so he can face punishment in his native country.
