Less than 24 hours to the pronouncement of sentence by the UK Court against the former Deputy President of the the Nigerian Senate,Ike Ekweremadu,wife Beatrice and Dr Obinna Obeta, members of the Ikeoha Mpu Pacesetters League IMPL have joined their voices in calling on the UK Court to show clemency to their mentor, and brother by releasing him and the wife unconditionally.
Recall that the Nigerian Senate, House of Representatives, ECOWAS Parliament, Prominent serving and past leaders such as the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo among others have written the UK Court asking for mercy on the Ekweremadus.
Ikeoha Mpu Pacesetters League IMPL, is an assembly of individuals, numbering over 500, who were empowered by Senator Ekweremadu through sponsorship of their education and securing of jobs in different spheres of life.
The President General of the Association, Engr. Chijioke Benjamin Ezekwe told newsmen that the conviction of Senator Ekweremadu and wife based on certain mistakes made in trying to save their airling daughter does not in anyway represent their true character.
Engr. Ezekwe who also informed the newsmen that he was among the thousands of people that benefited from Ikeoha Foundation Education Scheme of the Senator said his contributions to humanity and development of Africa at large should be considered by the UK Government.
The IMPL President maintained that the calls for mercy on the Ekweremadus which are coming from every quarters of Africa and the globe were enough testimonies that Ike Ekweremadu remains a role model for generation to come.
He said “it is rather ironical to believe that the same man that had denied himself comfort to train many indigent persons both in his community and beyond,built roads and Schools,created employment opportunities, sponsored so many life changing bills at the National Assembly and served African Continent meritoriously as Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Parliament of ECOWAS ,including other global assignments to intentionally commit such a crime. But since they have been pronounced guilty, all we are pleading is for mercy. Like the Biblical Docars, Senator Ekweremadu and wife were like god to many. For the sake of our sister Sonnia who is still battling with life threatening ailment,they should be released unconditionally to reunite with their family and loved ones. We commend all those that have voiced out their hearts in testimonies of whom the Ekweremadus are. We shall all intensify our prayers, for the darkest hours of the night is closer to morning”,he concluded.
