By Francesca Hangeior.
Speculation is mounting that former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, may soon return to Nigeria to serve the remainder of his 10-year prison sentence for human trafficking.
The claim was revealed in Part 2 of the highly-anticipated docu-series *Daniel vs Ekweremadu*, produced by award-winning filmmaker and TV host, Chude Jideonwo.
A well-placed source with close ties to the Nigerian government disclosed to the documentary’s producers that negotiations between Nigerian and British authorities are nearly finalized, paving the way for Ekweremadu’s transfer.
“The reason you’re not getting responses is because Ekweremadu may soon be coming back home,” the source said.
“There have been extended conversations between both authorities for him to come back to Nigeria to serve out the remainder of his term in a Nigerian prison, which will be more convenient for him. It’s almost finalized. Any moment from now, he will very likely be back home in Nigeria.”
Despite the gravity of these claims, there has been no public confirmation or denial from officials involved in the case.
Moreover, the documentary producers encountered significant hurdles while investigating the situation.
According to Jideonwo’s team, “We found it extremely curious that none of the key players in this case, including Ekweremadu’s legal representatives, were willing to speak with us.”
Efforts to obtain information through Freedom of Information requests were repeatedly stonewalled by British authorities, and no records of an appeal have been found.
Even the Crown Prosecution Service, which prosecuted Ekweremadu, indicated they were unaware of any ongoing appeal. However, the revelation about the potential transfer was reportedly corroborated by a second source close to the matter.
The docu-series, which delves into the legal and personal battles surrounding Ekweremadu, has sparked widespread interest, with this latest development adding another layer of intrigue.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the Nigerian and British authorities for any official statements regarding the former senator’s fate.