Ekpa is being held in detention in Finland following his arrest for alleged involvement in incitement to violence, separatist propaganda, and financing terrorism in Nigeria.
Abure recently threatened to open a can of worms on Labour Party members who received funds donated by Nigerians to prosecute the 2023 general elections.
While acknowledging that the economy is not yet where the administration wants it to be, Idris stressed that the latest data offers cause for optimism.
President Tinubu proclaimed a state of emergency in Rivers in March after a protracted political feud escalated between Governor Fubara and the state House of Assembly members.
Obi’s comments come amid growing concerns over food insecurity in several African countries, despite the continent holding 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land.