Meaning if the crime happened in Nigeria, the man would have gone free. Unfortunately Oyibo aren't Nigerians so they won't mind you people. Nigeria, I hail thee

babyfaceafrica:
Good one, But if Ibori can be jailed in UK, Ekeremadu can only have reduced sentence

Ibori was not jailed BS a governor abroad

Samogloby:
Every Nigerians are begging for leniency, but his people from dot nation are crucifixing him

Nonsense, the Dot citizens are no hypocrites so we'll castigate even our own if they do bad.

Exchange Ekweremadu with another common citizen and see if they'll beg for leniency.

Hypocrisy at it's peak

LUGBE:
This pretender should shut it.

She is yet to comment on the video of selective evacuation going on in sudan.

Now want to play eye service on Ekwereumadus case,

IGBO has problem!

Cromagnon:

You think the elite care what you understand?
It's today I realise the idiot will get away with it. Dem go release am laslas

Might is right in this world

That man and his wife won't get away with anything. As a matter of fact, the judgement has been signed and sealed; the only thing left is for it to be delivered.

ConsciousMan01:
I don't understand the reason behind all these politicians pleading for mercy, a crime is a crime no matter how it happens or the reason behind it..this simply means ekweramadu's would have gone scot free if this had happen in nigeria

pesin wen go still go Scot free
Is it not the rich and powerful?

THE BLACK MAN FORGET ABOUT THE COLOUR BEING DIFFERENT

casualobserver:


First of all, it was for commercial purposes, that’s the whole point. Payment was exchanged, that is why he was convicted. Secondly you don’t appear to understand how big the issue of trafficking is for the UK. They don’t play with it. A day after he was arrested, before trial even commenced, he was stripped of his visiting professorship at Oxford. They don’t play with trafficking! Ask anyone who lives in the Uk how big the issue of trafficking is, be it forced Labour, prostitution, organ or human trafficking…they don’t play. The noise they have made and campaign against trafficking and the coverage of the matter in the press especially by the notorious daily mail is such that they can’t afford to be seen to be lenient…..It’s as simple as that.

If anything, Ekweremadu’s profile could work against him and make it more likely he gets a harsh sentence to send a message.. The likelyhood of diplomatic fallout is very low and the PR upside to the fight against trafficking is very high. He is not a critical figure to the ruling party such that it may damage relations and his party is unlikely to be in government for a very long time, if ever. He is dispensable to all parties.

As for Abike, that is precisely my point. Like you said the case has been on for months, why is she writing letter now a few days after coming under attack from ibos in Sudan? You are chairman of diaspora commission, matters affecting Nigerians outside Nigeria is the reason you exist and you didn’t think to write a letter a month ago when OBJ was writing letter, suddenly they attack you in Sudan and you remember your keyboard? She is just dotting her “I”s and crossing her “t”s.

By commercial you mean he had other sources in the UK which are rather "expensive" or how exactly? Offcourse they take such things seriously, my point is he only wanted to save his daughter even if it meants towing the illegal route, I dont like to believe there was a ready legal donor he opted against for financial reason. Again yes abike might have put on a social media plea today after backlash from igbos yesterday, but it does not mean the nidcom have not been involved in the case behind the scene until now.

Skankamola:

By commercial you mean he had other sources in the UK which are rather "expensive" or how exactly? Offcourse they take such things seriously, my point is he only wanted to save his daughter even if it meants towing the illegal route, I dont like to believe there was a ready legal donor he opted against for financial reason. Again yes abike might have put on a social media plea today after backlash from igbos yesterday, but it does not mean the nidcom have not been involved in the case behind the scene until now.

Oga like I always say, the problem with Nigeria is we speak English but many do not understand or comprehend the meaning of the English words, it is difficult to communicate with someone who does not understand the language. Please look up the definition of “commercial” and while you are at it look up the meaning of “trafficking”. Also go and check for exactly what Ekweremadu was convicted of.

if you Nigerian politicians care much about him why not enter a plea deal like all Nigerian politicians with bank accounts and properties forfit it all to the UK government to secure the release of their fwllow comrade im sure the UK government wont say no shey you guys claim hes dear to you.

chisomkachy:


https://twitter.com/nidcom_gov/status/1653721214316158982?t=RUTB2jOlXsVa9tRw1NqlFw&s=19

This is disgraceful....you see why Nigeria will never work.. Justice will be merciful to the rich and blind to the poor on Nigeria.. They are shamelessly showing the world that in Nigeria justice dey look uche face..

an oil well or 2 would change their mind

windvane:
there is no deal,Nigeria can offer the UK as at today.......I could remember when a female USA basketball player was caught with marijuana in Russia,US offered a top level war prisoner in exchange

If Na ordinary Nigerian no body would plead for them.....ndi Ara...let him rot in jail, next time he will build hospitals

You can't influence the UK system. Even Theresa May's son had to serve his term. what if he had succeeded to dispossess the poor boy of his kidney, even if the story becomes public knowledge, Ekwere Madu would have denied him and twist the whole story in his own favour , all this big men, pleading for leniency for their fellow thief would never have said a word because it is a poor man's case. Today a non corrupt system have caught their fellow, now and there are trying to bribe the UK.it won't work.

chisomkachy:


https://twitter.com/nidcom_gov/status/1653721214316158982?t=RUTB2jOlXsVa9tRw1NqlFw&s=19

Samogloby:
Every Nigerians are begging for leniency, but his people from dot nation are crucifixing him

are you in support of what he did? Don't you want a working country where everyone is equal under the law?.....let him go to jail

Houseofglam7:
Did she plead for leniency for the girl in Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 jail??

You wrote something meaningful today. Gosh mountain of fire must have done their work

organ that you could have gotten for 50k in South west Nigeria you run go uk as big man. serve your time bro.

casualobserver:


Oga like I always say, the problem with Nigeria is we speak English but many do not understand or comprehend the meaning of the English words, it is difficult to communicate with someone who does not understand the language. Please look up the definition of “commercial” and while you are at it look up the meaning of “trafficking”. Also go and check for exactly what Ekweremadu was convicted of.

Professor english how exactly is ekweremadus case for commercial purpose? Go home and insult your father who failed to train you properly.

Who send am message, please let's stop embarrassing our selves as Nigerians, what he did is wrong, let him do his time.

He should have gone to Malaysia to buy a kidney, and avoid all these.

chisomkachy:


https://twitter.com/nidcom_gov/status/1653721214316158982?t=RUTB2jOlXsVa9tRw1NqlFw&s=19

He should rot in UK prison

youngreezy:
Lol,nothing like pity oooo,ekwerenmadu was in the senate for almost 20years,where all the billions wey em thief...?he couldn't build a good hospital in his community,he preferred to buy expensive car and Bleep olosho because him fit travel abroad anytime go for Treatment,now matter don cast Em dey find pity....Taah!!!!!make em rot and die in jail

Your point is good, but the thing is, there are at least ten hospitals that can do kidney transplant in Nigeria.

UNTH, which is in Ekweremadu's backyard self, they have had a kidney transplant unit since 2018.

Skankamola:

Professor english how exactly is ekweremadus case for commercial purpose? Go home and insult your father who failed to train you properly.

If you were properly trained and educated, you will not come here asking me to explain what commercial is. I can’t be having a conversation with someone and at the same time teaching them English. You should have learnt English at home or at school before being sent to the world.

Your education or home training should either have equipped you with the knowledge of the meaning of the word or the gumption to use a dictionary not to start to engage in a discussion on a matter whose definition you by your own admission do not even know.

Abemy:
The UK should propose a swap deal.

Ike Ikewermadu for Nmandi Kanu.

Nnamdi Kanu is a full fledged Nigerian citizen. Before he became a British citizen .....so nnamdi kanu is our property. And we are still teaching him a lesson....

Singlenhappy:
You can't influence the UK system. Even Theresa May's son had to serve his term. what if he had succeeded to dispossess the poor boy of his kidney, even if the story becomes public knowledge, Ekwere Madu would have denied him and twist the whole story in his own favour , all this big men, pleading for leniency for their fellow thief would never have said a word because it is a poor man's case. Today a non corrupt system have caught their fellow, now and there are trying to bribe the UK.it won't work.

I think you mean Margaret Thatcher's son. Theresa May and her husband have no children

It's sentiments that ruin Nigeria. Let him do his time. I understand thier plight and I have compassion for them and for their daughter but it shouldnt be at a poor Nigerian's expense. If it was in Nigeria he will never be charged talkless of spend any time in jail. The people that committed crimes against humanity during Endsars are walking free today. Some where even given promotions and appointments. I won't mention names. But for the first time, justice is prevailing on a politician outside Nigeria. I'm compassionate and sorry about their daughter but I'm also compassionate and sorry for millions of Nigerians that are going through hardship one way or the other becasue of "these people"

Samogloby:
Every Nigerians are begging for leniency, but his people from dot nation are crucifixing him

I'm Nigerian and not begging for mercy. Quit with the generalization. A crime was committed by a Nigerian against another Nigerian. The only thing was that one is a elite politician in the ruling class. If the reverse was the case and the crime was the other way. Will Nigerian govt even get involved to get justice for the small boy if he was wronged?

casualobserver:


If you were properly trained and educated, you will not come here asking me to explain what commercial is. I can’t be having a conversation with someone and at the same time teaching them English. You should have learnt English at home or at school before being sent to the world.

Your education or home training should either have equipped you with the knowledge of the meaning of the word or the gumption to use a dictionary not to start to engage in a discussion on a matter whose definition you by your own admission do not even know.

You obviously have nothing to say

Exc2000:




Abike Dabiri Erelu

Under rated Hardworking Government official and Politician

At NTA her Sunday night program helped many families

At the house of Assembly she sponsored bills like

. freedom of information act
. Gender equality bill
. Journalism act
. Nigerian in Diaspora Commision bill


.

It's Erewa not Erelu
If you want to make a career of sycophants it is important you get names right at least

It is however interesting to note that Lagos has consistently rejected that particular bill from taking effect on the state while she is a member of the political family in the state

Skankamola:

You obviously have nothing to say

Not to educated illiterates. You can read, you can write but you do not know the true meaning of what you read or write…that’s the definition of an educated illiterate. To make matters worse you lack the initiative in a world of free online dictionary to check the meaning before you talk.

Kukutenla:

It's Erewa not Erelu
If you want to make a career of sycophants it is important you get names right at least

It is however interesting to note that Lagos has consistently rejected that particular bill from taking effect on the state while she is a member of the political family in the state

Some of you just talk with manners or decency .. who exactly is making a career of sycophancy or is that how you where raised to speak with total strangers like a mannerless street kid