Finland’s President FINALLY Declares Support For Simon Ekpa In Prison, Biafra? SEE Shocking Facts About Viral Video
Barely four days after the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a self- proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), numerous doctored videos have begun circulating on social media, fueling misinformation and propaganda.
Ekpa, who was apprehended by Finnish authorities, is facing allegations of terrorism tied to his activities in southeastern Nigeria. He is accused of inciting violence, including attacks, destruction, and killings, in his pursuit of Biafra’ s secession from Nigeria.
The Biafra agitation is a long- standing movement seeking independence for the southeastern region of Nigeria, where Ekpa’ s influence has been significant among some separatist groups.
Despite Ekpa’ s detention in Finland, his supporters appear undeterred. Instead, they have intensified efforts to spread false narratives on social media platforms. One of the most prominent examples is a misleading video circulating on X (formerly Twitter). The video falsely claims that the Finnish President has expressed support for Simon Ekpa and the Biafra Independence movement.
Fact- Checking The Video
The controversial video was subjected to scrutiny by FactCheckHub, a platform dedicated to verifying claims. According to their investigation, the video features Finnish President Alexander Stubb delivering remarks. However, the context of the speech was misrepresented.
In reality, President Stubb’ s statement was made in support of Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. FactCheckHub categorically debunked the video’ s claims, labelling it ” MISLEADING. ” They clarified, ” The claim that the video shows Finnish President Alexander Stubb declaring his support for Simon Ekpa and IPOB is MISLEADING; the original video shows Stubb declaring support for Ukraine over its ongoing war with Russia. ”
The circulation of doctored videos highlights the increasing use of misinformation as a tool in socio- political conflicts. By misrepresenting global leaders’ statements, Ekpa’ s supporters aim to lend legitimacy to their cause and sway public opinion. However, such tactics also underscore the need for vigilance among social media users to avoid falling victim to fake news.
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Meanwhile, Ekpa remains in Finnish custody as investigations continue. His case has drawn international attention, with many awaiting the outcome of legal proceedings. The Nigerian government has repeatedly condemned his activities, accusing him of promoting violence and destabilising the region.
