Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, has expressed support for the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a separatist agitator detained in Finland.
Abaribe described the arrest as a positive development that could deter violent elements in the Southeast from continuing their disruptive activities.
Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Abaribe condemned Ekpa and his followers for using the Biafra cause as a cover to commit crimes in the region.
He emphasized that Ekpa, who previously referred to himself as a “content creator,” should not be regarded as a serious advocate for Biafra, noting that his actions were contrary to the ideals of the Igbo people.
Abaribe further stated, “Ekpa’s activities in the Southeast are wrong and do not align with the values of Ndigbo.
The original call for a peaceful referendum by IPOB has been hijacked by criminals who use the movement for violence and destruction.”
The senator reiterated his belief that Ekpa’s arrest serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by those using the Biafra cause for violent purposes.
