Ebonyi State Government says it’s following up the turn of events and twists that followed the medical intention of the former Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Ike Ekweremadu over the health condition of his daughter and the circumstances that led to detention.
In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji the Ebonyi says it stands with Ekweremadu at this trial moment.
It called on the UK Government to act progressively and meticulously and critically look at the intention (Mens rea) and the minds of the detained family and please give them the benefit of the doubt,
The Ebonyi Government also enjoined the public especially those with shades of opinions and surge of anxieties to remain calm as “we hope to see light at the end of the tunnel.”
The Ebonyi Commissioner disclosed that the State Government is reaching out to the family of David Okemini Ukpo from Ebonyi State, whose information to the Metropolitan Authority of UK orchestrated the criminal charge incidented against the Distinguished Senator and his wife.
“The State Government stands with Senator Ike Ekweremadu at this trial moment and hopes that the truth and nothing but the truth shall guide the outcome of the matter.”
