Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a United Kingdom prison. Her return marks the conclusion of her six-year sentence linked to a controversial organ harvesting case.
According to @goldmynetv, a reliable source confirmed her return on Tuesday, sparking celebrations among family, friends, and supporters in Enugu State.
High-Profile Conviction for Organ Harvesting
In 2023, Beatrice Ekweremadu, her husband Ike Ekweremadu, and a medical doctor, Obinna Obeta, were convicted in the United Kingdom for conspiring to exploit a young Nigerian boy for organ harvesting.
The victim, who was reportedly a street hawker in Lagos, was allegedly lured to the UK under false pretenses to donate an organ intended for the couple’s ailing daughter, Sophia.
During the trial, Ike Ekweremadu received a 10-year prison sentence, while Beatrice was handed six years despite her pleas citing health challenges.
Reactions to Her Return
Beatrice’s return has stirred hope and solidarity among supporters of the Ekweremadu family. Many in Enugu State are optimistic about her husband’s eventual release and have continued offering prayers for the family.
One supporter remarked, “We are elated to welcome her back. We hope for a speedy resolution that will see the entire family reunited soon.”
The case remains one of Nigeria’s most high-profile legal battles involving a political figure, drawing widespread international attention.
