Obasanjo writes UK Court, begs British Govt over Ekweremadu case

Nigeria's ex-President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has written a passionate letter to the British authorities urging them to temper justice with mercy when sentencing Dr. Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Nwanneka Beatrice in their Organ Harvesting Case in London. Obasanjo appears to be troubled by the plight of Dr. Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Nwanneka Beatrice.

In a two-page letter written and signed by Obasanjo himself and addressed to The Chief Clerk, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, obtained by Prompt News on Wednesday, the elder statesman, appealed to the Chief Clerk of the London court to take into account the age-long cordial relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and Federal Republic of Nigeria to appeal to the court and government of UK to allow the sentencing of the accused to take into account their good character.

Obasanjo stated that the crime attributed to Ekweremadu and his wife was heinous and should not be tolerated in a civilised society. However, Obasanjo argued that Ekweremadu and his wife, who have used their Ikeoha Foundation to perform numerous charitable works for the benefit of society, and his conferral with the coveted title of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) are evidence of his service to Nigeria.

The former military head of state of Nigeria from 1976 to 1979 said that Mr. and Mrs. Ekweremadu have learned from their mistakes and appealed for a reduction in their sentence so that they can continue to contribute to the future development of society and country.