Bashir Ahmad
A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has reacted to the arrest of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa.
Ekpa and four others were arrested on November 21 over allegations of “public exhortation to an offence, committed with terrorist intent”.
Bashir Ahmed said that Simon Ekpa’s arrest is a welcome development because actions have consequences.
He also said that after Simon Ekpa is done serving his jail term in Finland, he should be extradited to Nigeria to face justice for his role in enforcing the unlawful and condemned sit-at-home orders.
Ekpa is charged alongside four other persons on suspicion of financing a terrorist offence.
Reacting to the news via his X handle, Bashir wrote;
‘’The arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland for inciting violence and terrorism in Nigeria is a welcome development. Actions must always have consequences. No one should be allowed to destabilize this great country with impunity.
After serving his jail term in Finland, Simon Ekpa should be extradited to Nigeria to face justice for his numerous treasonable offences, particularly his role in enforcing the unlawful and condemned sit-at-home orders on our brothers and sisters.”
