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Ike Ekweremadu found guilty in UK court

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Organ Harvesting Plot - Sonia Ekweremadu is grappling with failing kidneys.

Today, we’re going to delve deep into a bone-chilling story that will leave you questioning the morals of those in power. This story is about a senior Nigerian politician who has been found guilty of orchestrating a terrifying plot to harvest organs from unsuspecting victims in the United Kingdom. It’s hard to believe that such a thing could happen, but unfortunately, it’s true. In this article, we’ll uncover the horrifying truth behind this politician’s scheme and explore the implications of this unthinkable act.

The charges against Ike Ekweremadu are not only shocking but also disturbing. The plot to harvest organs from unsuspecting victims in the United Kingdom is a clear violation of the law. This heinous act crosses all boundaries of human decency, and the law takes its course to ensure justice is served. The UK has robust laws and regulations in place to protect its citizens and visitors from such evil acts. No one should be above the law, whether they are a politician or not. It is essential that we uphold the law to maintain order and protect society from all forms of heinous crimes.

Senior Nigerian Politician’s found guilty in Organ Harvesting Plot.

According to the Crown Prosecution Service in the U.K., Ike Ekweremadu, his spouse Beatrice, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were found guilty of exploiting a vulnerable victim for unlawful organ harvesting, as they had transported a 21-year-old male from Lagos to the United Kingdom. Ekweremadu is a former deputy president of the Nigerian senate and is presently 60 years old.

Upon obtaining new intelligence that the kidney was assigned to an individual by the name of Sonia, who is the progeny of the Nigerian couple and is currently 25, the Criminal Court in London declared her innocent of any charges of illicit organ trade. Though she may be a willing participant, she was not responsible for what took place.

Probing the Legal Implications of His Crimes.

Prosecutors revealed that Sonia Ekweremadu had been grappling with failing kidneys and needed frequent dialysis sessions. The investigation unearthed disturbing details that pointed towards a possible fraudulent plan hatched by her parents. They were suspected of identifying potential kidney donors in Nigeria for Sonia’s transplant.

The defendant’s scheme involved the trafficking of a street trader to London in February 2022. The victim was kept under their direction and control, with the plan being to exchange one of their kidneys for either £2,400 or £7,000 and a job opportunity in the UK. The prosecution made this statement regarding Sonia Ekweremadu’s involvement in the matter.

Sentencing will commence on May 5th.

On May 5, Ike Ekweremadu, along with Beatrice Ekweremadu and Dr. Obinna Obeta, will receive their sentencing in a courtroom. The case has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian political scene, as Ike Ekweremadu is a prominent figure in the country’s politics.  It was a shameful and desperate act, the choices made by the Ekweremadu’s raise questions.  Why were they in the UK to begin with?  Does this act of desperation indicate that the Nigerian healthcare system is in need of change?  Or was this former politician using medical tourism as a first option?  There are many questions arising in this matter, but currently there are very few answers.


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Abusi
Abusi
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8 months ago

It is unfortunate Ekweremadu was found guilty of organ harvesting. It can happen to anyone. He should have gone through the medical process of getting a donor.

Kazeem1
Kazeem1
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8 months ago

These politicians have finally gone and embarrassed us on the International stage because why will they go and do this, this is very sad to hear to be honest.

Godsewill Ifeanyi
Godsewill Ifeanyi
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8 months ago

They deserve whatever punishment they get for this heinous crime they have committed, and I really hope they get severely punished because it is crazy.

Taiwoo
Taiwoo
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8 months ago

Our reputation gets damaged daily to the activities our people go and carryout in foreign lands because people do not rate us again at all.

Hassan Isa
Hassan Isa
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8 months ago

This Ekweremadu deserves curses now the UK that is giving people visa anyhow will be strict being difficult with their visa to us and that is bad and allow us to suffer small.

Nwachukwu Kingsley
Nwachukwu Kingsley
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8 months ago

This politicians needs to be punished for this kind act they should be go through standard procedure to treat them self

Last edited 8 months ago by Nwachukwu Kingsley
Ultra0711
Ultra0711
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8 months ago

Good for him. He should be monitored and persecuted well for his illegal criminal act in a foreign land.

Haykaylyon26
Haykaylyon26
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8 months ago

This is a shameful act done by our people tarnishing image of our country they should be punished accordingly

Tonerol10
Tonerol10
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8 months ago

Ike Ekweremadu found guilty in UK court. He should face Court judgement. This will be a lesson to all Nigeria government. As a senator what has he done for his people. This present Nigeria government are very useless, when they can not fixed Nigeria Hospital to that standard. But they prefer traveling out for treatment, since they have the money. They don’t care for others suffering similar kidney problem dying here due to low standard hospitals. UK senators and government bodies can never leave their country for medical checkup. They make good hospital available for their Citizens.

Adeolastan
Adeolastan
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8 months ago

This judgement will teach lots of politicians and leaders lesson in the country because they believe that having money and power is everything and that they can do anything and go free with consequence.It will also push them to do good.

Adesanyaj72
Adesanyaj72
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8 months ago

How can he engage in such act in the first place. Trying to save his child at the cost of trafficking another person’s is punishable.

Tolaniiii
Tolaniiii
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8 months ago

This is shocking and disturbing to hear. His plans to harvest organ is in total contradiction to the law and a desperate act.

Christiana
Christiana
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8 months ago

The actions of our citizens in other countries continue to lower our international standing and hurt our brand.

Chibuzor
Chibuzor
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8 months ago

I hope they get severely punished for this insane crime, for which they deserve whatever punishment they receive.

DimOla
DimOla
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8 months ago

I will be a tough one for Ike Ekweremadu now that the UK Court has found him guilty of organ transplant. I should believe that he intended it for Sonia’s but the whole thing backfired.He should have requested for kidney donor in a proper and legitimate way rather than this mess he found himself.

SarahDiv
SarahDiv
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8 months ago

It is not a wrong thing to request for kidney donor but the way and manner that the Ekweremadus sought for the kidney transplant was totally wrong.

Iyanu12345ogg
Iyanu12345ogg
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8 months ago

No one is above the law. It is essential to maintain order and protect society from all forms of heinous crimes. The victim found guilty should be severely dealt with.

theApr
theApr
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8 months ago

It’s quite unfortunate that Ike was found guilty of the crime. So he was trying to manipulate a minor just to get his organs. When you could have just followed due process and done the needful.

Remi1
Remi1
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8 months ago

This guy and his family deserves every big of punishment given to them. How evil can you be to try and take advantage of a minor to harvest his organ. What if that doctor didn’t observe the kid well enough to raise alarm

Bola12
Bola12
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8 months ago

In order to ensure that these politicians learn their lesson, they must be subjected to the usual procedures for dealing with such acts of kindness.