Wife of Ex-Deputy Senate President, Beatrice Ekweremadu Returns To Nigeria After UK Prison Sentence

Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has reportedly returned to Nigeria after serving time in the United Kingdom for her role in an organ harvesting case.

According to a reliable source cited by Daily Post, Mrs. Ekweremadu arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. She, her husband Ike Ekweremadu, and their associate, Dr. Obinna Obeta, were convicted by a UK court for conspiring to bring a young Nigerian man to the UK with the intention of harvesting his kidney for their daughter, who is battling a severe kidney condition.

In May 2023, the court sentenced Ike Ekweremadu to 10 years and eight months in prison, Beatrice Ekweremadu to six years, and Dr. Obinna Obeta to 10 years. The case marked a significant legal milestone as it was the first organ trafficking conviction under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act.

The trial gained widespread attention in Nigeria and internationally, with the Ekweremadus maintaining that their actions were born out of desperation to save their daughter’s life.

Mrs. Ekweremadu’s return is seen as a small relief for the family, which has faced intense public scrutiny since the legal ordeal began.

The case originated when the young donor alleged that he had been misled about the true purpose of his trip to the UK, sparking a high-profile investigation and trial.