Supporters of Simon Ekpa have taken to social media to celebrate him as he marks his 41st birthday, describing him as a hero despite his current incarceration.
Ekpa, who is known as the Prime Minister of the Biafran Government in Exile, was in September 2025 convicted and sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish court—a development that drew mixed reactions among Biafrans, with some calling for his release.
Undeterred by his imprisonment, several of his supporters flooded X on Saturday with birthday messages, praising his role in the separatist movement.
Among them was Ngozi Orabueze, who identified herself as Ekpa’s deputy and condemned those she accused of orchestrating his incarceration, insisting he remains a source of inspiration.
“Happy Birthday to a Hero Simon Ekpa who has endured too much pain. Those that plotted your incarceration have never and will never have peace.
“We love you Simon and we know you are coming home soon.
“Thinking of you today and sending love. Your strength is an inspiration to all of us, and this injustice will not have the last word. Keep holding on.
“According to you, ‘This thing that happened to you, will not happen to any of us again.’ Love always,” she wrote.
Another supporter, Ekwensu Chukwuma, also paid tribute, saying:
“Happy birthday to the Prime Minister of the Biafra People… thank you for all sacrifices towards our freedom.”
Another biafran, known as on X Emmason wrote: “Thank you for the sacrifices you have made for the freedom of Biafran people. You will always be the good guy 😎. Happy birthday PM Ekpa Simon Njoku.”
Helen Peters also joined in the celebration, writing:
“Happy birthday my PM, and may this new age bring you your freedom to restore Biafra 👏.”
Until his imprisonment, Ekpa was at the forefront of Biafra agitation movement like Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra who is currently sentenced to life imprisonment in Nigeria.
