Jailed Ex-Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu in Fresh Trouble in UK
- Ike Ekweremadu, the former Nigerian deputy Senate president, is reportedly under investigation by the UK police
- According to a documentary titled "Daniel vs Ekweremadu", the embattled Nigerian politician was said to be under investigation over a case linked to him
- Recall that Ekweremadu was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in the UK last year after being convicted of human trafficking
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The documentary "Daniel vs Ekweremadu" has revealed that the London Metropolitan Police is investigating a case linked to former Nigerian deputy Senate president Ike Ekweremadu.
Ekweremadu was sentenced to 10 years in prison for human trafficking last year in the United Kingdom.
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According to an email from police spokesperson Alexandra Meek, a woman was arrested in November 2022 on suspicion of conspiracy to exploit for organ harvesting. She has since been released under investigation.
The police are unable to participate in the documentary due to the ongoing investigation, Premium Times gathered.
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The story of Ekweremadu
The documentary tells the story of Ekweremadu's fall from deputy Senate president to convict. It features exclusive access to British prosecutors, police, and the family of the survivor-victim, known as "Daniel". The series sheds light on the case and the circumstances surrounding Ekweremadu's conviction.
The documentary is a first-of-its-kind thriller-style series from a West African independent studio. It is available on the streaming platform and is produced by Chude Jideonwo Presents, a factual film and series studio.
The series is a two-part docu-series, with the first part released on August 23. It is written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The documentary has sparked interest and conversation about the case and the issues surrounding human trafficking and organ harvesting.
What you need to know about Ekweremmadu's organ trafficking case
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice and Dr Obinna Obeta, were convicted of conspiring to exploit the man for his kidney, in the first such case under modern slavery laws.
The Old Bailey heard the organ was for the couple's daughter, Sonia, aged 25.
She was cleared of the same charge.
The victim, a street trader from Lagos, was brought to the UK last year to provide a kidney in an £80,000 private transplant at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
The prosecution said he was offered up to £7,000 and promised opportunities in the UK for helping, and that he only realized what was going on when he met doctors at the hospital.
Nigerian politicians who have appeared in UK courts
Legit.ng earlier reported that many Nigerian politicians are facing legal battles, not only in Nigeria but in some countries around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Most of the cases these politicians face are around corruption and money laundering. Some have been prosecuted, while others are in a long battle to defend themselves.
In 2023, some top Nigerian politicians appeared before the UK jury.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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