The Federal Government has begun the process of securing the transfer of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, from the United Kingdom to Nigeria to serve the remainder of his prison sentence.
Ekweremadu was convicted in 2023 by a UK court for his involvement in an organ-trafficking case, where he, his wife, and a medical doctor were found guilty of conspiring to exploit a young man by arranging to harvest his kidney for a transplant. The conviction drew widespread attention both within and outside Nigeria, marking the first time a high-ranking Nigerian politician was jailed under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act.
Government officials revealed that the transfer request is being processed under existing bilateral agreements that permit convicted persons to complete their sentences in their home countries. The Ministry of Justice is reportedly leading the negotiation, with support from diplomatic channels.
According to insiders, Nigeria’s push for Ekweremadu’s transfer is based on humanitarian and legal grounds, ensuring he serves his term closer to his family while remaining under lawful correctional supervision. However, questions remain about whether the former senator will serve his full sentence as imposed by the UK court once repatriated.
As discussions between both governments continue, the move has stirred public debate about justice, accountability, and the treatment of political elites in Nigeria’s correctional system.
Will Ekweremadu’s return truly uphold justice or will it test Nigeria’s commitment to equality before the law?
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