, on Thursday, appeared at the Uxbridge Magistrate’s Court in London where he is facing charges of organ trafficking.
Mr Ekweremadu and his wife were arrested last Thursday and charged with allegedly trafficking a young Nigerian, David Nwamini, with intention of harvesting his kidney.When Mr Ekweremadu appeared in court Tuesday, the prosecutor maintained his argument that Mr Nwamini was coerced to donate his kidney and is 15 years old.
Mr Ekweremadu’s case has now been adjourned to the initial date . He will remain in custody after the prosecutor argued that he is an influential person and is a flight risk.The couple’s case will now be heard at the Westminster Magistrate Court where the UK Attorney General, Suella Braverman, will determine whether the case will be tried in the country or Nigeria.
The Nigerian Senate had on Wednesday resolved it will send a delegation of the committee of foreign affairs to London to see the Ekweremadus. The delegation is expected to leave on Friday.
How many years did you serve as a senator in Nigeria? Yet you're still going to abroad for medicals. You forget that everywhere is not Nigeria. We'll see you in court
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