While various social media posts and blogs like "Legitvibes" or "Igbo Times Magazine" have circulated claims of his release or "jubilation" in court, these have been repeatedly debunked as by international news agencies and fact-checkers. Chronology of Events
Ekpa was briefly detained for questioning and released after several hours, which is likely the source of some recirculated old footage. While various social media posts and blogs like
The Nigerian government, which designated Ekpa a "terrorism financier" in early 2025, has welcomed the conviction and is exploring repatriation options after he serves his Finnish sentence. His appeal hearing was scheduled to take place
His appeal hearing was scheduled to take place during this window, but no credible reports indicate he has been freed. Aggravated tax fraud and violating the Attorneys Act
The Päijät-Häme District Court found him guilty of: Participating in a terrorist group. Public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent. Aggravated tax fraud and violating the Attorneys Act.
An appeal was filed on his behalf. At that time, a spokesperson for the East Finland Court of Appeal confirmed he remained in prison.