UK Reporteldy Rejects FG’s Request To Transfer Ekweremadu Back To Nigeria
The United Kingdom has reportedly declined a request from the Nigerian government to allow former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to complete his prison sentence in Nigeria.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that Ekweremadu received a nine-year and eight-month jail term in the UK after he was found guilty in 2023 of plotting to harvest the kidney of a young man.
Recently, the Federal Government led by the foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, met officials at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to discuss Ekweremadu’s case.
The delegation requested his deportation so he could serve his remaining sentence in Nigeria.
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However, according to The Guardian UK, a source at the MoJ has confirmed the request was rejected.
The news platforms reported that the UK government was concerned that Nigeria could offer no guarantees that Ekweremadu would continue his prison sentence after being deported.
A source is reported to have said that: “The UK will not tolerate modern slavery and any offender will face the full force of UK law.”
With this development, Ekweremadu will remain in the UK to serve out the remainder of his sentence.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
