Simon Ekpa (born March 21, 1985) is a Nigerian-Finnish lawyer and political activist.
He became prominent after being alleged to have stirred up violence in Southeastern Nigeria.
He is also a former athlete who won a silver medal for Nigeria on 100 meters in the 2003 African Junior Athletics Championship in Cameroon.
Facts About Simon Ekpa
- Full Name: Simon Ekpa
- Born: March 21, 1985
- Age: 38 years old
- Place of Birth: Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State
- State of Origin: Ebonyi State
- Nationality: Nigerian, Finnish
- Parents: King Nwangbo, Lolo Nwangbo
- Occupation: Lawyer, Political Activist
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Simon Ekpa was born March 21, 1985, in Ohaukwu’s local government area of Ebonyi State, the southeastern part of Nigeria He resides in Lahti, Finland, since 2007. He attended Aberystwyth University, Wales.
Career
Simon Ekpa was an athlete who won a silver medal for Nigeria in 100 meters in the 2003 African Junior Athletics Championship in Cameroon.
He is a member of the National Coalition Party of Finland and was also a candidate in the 2022 Finnish county elections.
He was also a member of the Board and vice chairman for Building/Construction Works and Environment in the Lahti Region, Finland.
He is a Nigerian-Finnish-based lawyer who became known when he was made lead broadcaster for Radio Biafra, associated with the separatist organization Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) after the arrest of political activist Nnamdi Kanu.
He was sacked after a few weeks as the lead broadcaster with reference to violation of the rules of the organization.
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