Simon Ekpa is presenter at Radio Biafra. He recently replaced Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who according to IPOB, was abducted in Kenya and extraordinary renditioned to Nigeria by the government of Nigeria bordering on allegations of treasonable felony. In this post, we will take a look at Simon Ekpa biography and his current net worth.
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Simon Ekpa Biography
Simon Ekpa is a dual citizen of both Nigeria and Finland, a lawyer, Biafran human rights activist, legal advisor, author, analyst, and member of the Finland Military reserve. He was born on 21st March 1985 in Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government, Ebonyi State. Simon Ekpe came to popularity in July 2021 upon replacing the leader of IPOB and director of Radio Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as the secessionists’ new radio anchor.
Simon Ekpa replaces Nnamdi Kanu
The gallant Simon Ekpa made the announcement via a post on his official Facebook page, saying that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has directed that he (Simon Ekpa) should start broadcasting from Radio Biafra with immediate effect. But after about two weeks of his appointment, he was sacked by the IPOB’s Director of State (DOS) for refusal to sign the rules of engagement and code of conduct guiding those broadcasting on Radio Biafra.
Career, Company, Occupation
Simon Ekpa is a lawyer and human rights activist. He served as the leader of the Finland branch of the Igbo Union 2015-2017. He is in charge of all immigration matters, residence permits and asylum related matters in Finland. Ekpa is an expert in immigration issues with a wide knowledge and experience.
As a legal counsel, he is the CEO of Ekpa & Co. As a member of the Finland parliament, he is currently holding many critical positions in the Finland government. He is a former postgraduate lecturer at the Department of Law and Criminology, Aberystwyth University.
Simon Ekpa Military Career in Finland
Simon Ekpa joined the Finnish military and is currently a member of the military reserve.
Family Life
Simon Ekpa is the son of the late King Nwangbo (The Ogaba Idu of Ngbo Clan). He has brothers and sisters. Simon is married to a Finnish woman whom he met in Finland and they both live in the country. They both have a young son.
Simon Ekpa Net Worth
Having spent most part of his life in Finland as a politician and business man, Simon has done well for himself and his family. His current net worth is estimated at $4.0 million USD.
Source: Nyscinfo
He is a good man