Why Ekweremadu took boy to UK as an organ donor
More facts have emerged as to the real reason Senator Ike Ekweremadu and wife, Beatrice were arrested.
According to an unconfirmed source the 15-year-old homeless boy identified as David was allegedly convinced to donate his organ to save the life of the daughter of the senator, Sonia.
Ekweremadu was also alleged to have illegally obtained a passport stating that the boy was 21.
Meanwhile the UK Court denied them bail and the case was subsequently adjourned until July 7.
The arrest was announced by the London Metropolitan Police on Thursday, with officials saying the couple would be charged promptly before a court in Uxbridge.
Mr Ekweremadu appeared before a magistrate on Thursday afternoon and was denied bail. The case was subsequently adjourned until July 7, after the child involved was identified as a homeless 15-year-old from Lagos.
Uche Anichukwu, a spokesman for Mr Ekweremadu, confirmed that his principal had been held in the UK.
