The Financial Group of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has written to the federal government of the UK, interesting for leniency within the sentencing of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; and his spouse, Beatrice, on Friday, Could 5.

Recall that on March 23, the Ekweremadus and their physician, Obiann Obeta, having been tried for allegations of organ trafficking, have been discovered responsible by the Outdated Bailey courtroom within the UK, of facilitating the journey of a younger man to Britain on behalf of Ekweremadu’s sick daughter, Sonia, with a view to his exploitation.

In a letter dated April 6, 2023 and addressed to the Chief Clerk of The Central Felony Courtroom, Outdated Bailey, London, the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, appealed to the courtroom to mood justice with mercy.

Itemizing a number of of the achievements of the embattled former deputy speaker within the ECOWAS Parliament, Tunis decried his “lengthy absence” since June 2022, saying it could be “dreadful” if he faces an extended jail sentence.

“In view of all these, due to this fact, I want to fervently enchantment to the honorable courtroom, on behalf of the ECOWAS Parliament, for leniency in meting out justice to the couple.

“We perceive the place of the regulation, however solely enchantment that the honorable courtroom places on a human face on this circumstance and mood justice with mercy, particularly contemplating his good habits and contributions to the great of the society, the much less privileged, and democracy.” the letter reads

See the complete letter beneath…