“A formal expression of dissatisfaction has been filed”- PM Simon Ekpa's defense lawyer, Kaarle Gummerus.

Following the Päijät-Häme District Court verdict, Ekpa's defense lawyer, Kaarle Gummerus, confirmed to that a formal expression of dissatisfaction (known as "tyytymättömyyden ilmaus" in Finnish legal terms) has been filed against the entire ruling. This step is required within seven days of the verdict to preserve the right to appeal. Gummerus stated they are preparing a full appeal to the Court of Appeal, which must be submitted by October 1, 2025, at the latest. Ekpa denied all charges during the trial and remains in custody.

Simon Ekpa, a Biafra-Finnish politician and pro-Biafra activist, was sentenced to six years in prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on September 1, 2025, for terrorism-related charges, including incitement to crimes with terrorist intent and participation in a terrorist organization's activities, as well as aggravated tax fraud. The court determined that Ekpa had used social media broadcasts from Finland between 2021 and 2024 to incite violence and promote the secession of Biafra from Nigeria through illegal means.

Recent discussions reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the verdict worldwide among Biafran supporters and diaspora communities, with numerous posts condemning the sentencing as unjust and politically motivated, while confirming the dissatisfaction filing and speculating on next steps, such as potential release during the appeal process or questions about legal representation. Activists around the world, including human rights activist Dr. David Masanga, have also voiced strong dissatisfaction, condemning the imprisonment as unjust and politically driven.

The Finnish court has been criticized for allegedly taking charge of paying the defense lawyer. This is seen by BRGIE and most legal minds as a conflict of interest. BRGIE APM Oge Nkere is seeking to take charge of the legal fees of the defense lawyers.

The case stems from Ekpa's role in the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement, which Finnish authorities view as involving incitement of violence, though Biafrans see it as a political persecution.