Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has sympathised with the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, following their arrest in London in connection with alleged attempt to facilitate the travel of a minor to the UK for organ harvest.
Ekweremadu and his wife who were arrested for the alleged offense are still under police custody in London.
They are to be charged to court on July 7, and could serve long jail term if convicted.
Obi who took to his verified Twitter handle, expressed his concern over the incident, saying that his family is praying for the quick recovery of Ekweremadu’s daughter who is said to be suffering from kidney disease, and needed transplant.
“My family and I are with the Ekweremadu’s over their travail. We join all men of goodwill in praying for the healing of their daughter and commit them into God’s hand for justice to be done. -PO,” the Labour Party flag bearer tweeted.
