The trial of Simon Ekpa, the controversial Biafra agitator, commenced at the Päijät-Häme district court on Friday. Ekpa was charged with “public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent” and “participation in a terrorist group”. The Biafra agitator had denied all charges during a police investigation. According to Yle, a Finnish media outlet, Ekpa appeared in court alongside his lawyer, Kaarle Gummerus. The publication said the prosecutor is demanding a minimum prison sentence of six years for Ekpa. Speaking with Yle before the preparatory session, Sampsa Hakala, the state…
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