Ahead of this Friday’s sentencing of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu for organ harvesting, the House of Representatives has appealed to the Central Criminal Court, United Kingdom to temper justice with mercy. THE GUARDIAN reports.Information Guide Nigeria
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“Senator Ike Ekweremadu acted within his limited knowledge of the UK laws and did write to the UK High Commission to support the medical visa application for the potential donor and did declare the purpose of the trip.
“Senator Ekweremadu and wife acted under the natural instincts of parents to save an ailing daughter, and not for commercial purposes.
“It is a common practice in international relations for nations, including the UK, to seek relief for their citizens involved in situations such as that of the Ekweremadus.
“The House is also aware of the longstanding history and cordial ties between Nigeria and the UK.”
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaIn the interim, a friend of the Ekweremadus has told The Guardian that he really fears for the wellbeing of their ailing daughter, Sonia.JAMB Result
“It’s the daughter l’m really worried about now,” the friend said when asked how she is coping with her thrice a week four-hour dialysis sessions.
“She might be feeling really guilty that it’s because of her that her parents are in jail,” he added. Asked how Mrs. Ekweremadu took the conviction, the friend responded: “Ooooh! She took it badly. She really cried and cried.”