Simon Ekpa, a Pro-Biafra activist based in Finland, has sent letters to both the European Union and the United States of America, raising concerns about alleged human rights violations perpetrated by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.
During a protest by traders on Wednesday, three people were killed as they demonstrated against the state government’s decision to seal their shops due to their failure to open for business on Monday.
Following the incident, Ekpa penned a letter to the international community, urging them to impose a visa ban on Governor Peter Mbah for his alleged disregard for the fundamental human rights of citizens. Ekpa further accused the Enugu State government of confiscating property and making arbitrary arrests without adhering to the provisions outlined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The letter read, “We wish to bring to your notice the gross violation and fundamental human rights abuses of the people of Enugu State, Biafra (in Southeast Nigeria) by Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu State.
“Peter Mbah is confiscating and locking up people’s businesses and means of sustenance without recourse to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or any chatter, treaty or convention known anywhere in the civilized world, thereby denying the people of Enugu State the right to personal property and free enterprise.
“We request that you impose a visa ban on Governor Peter Mbah and add him to the list of terrorists and haters of freedom and democracy in Nigeria.”
