The senator representing Ekiti Central, Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged President Bola Tinubu to deploy a diplomatic shuttle to ensure the release of Senator Ike Ekweremadu (PDP -Enugu) in the United Kingdom’s prison.

He made the call in his remarks at the valedictory session for the outgoing senators of the 9th Senate.

Mr Ekwremadu, a former deputy senate president, was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison for organ trafficking in May.

Mr Bamidele, also the chairman, senate committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters, said what happened to Mr Ekweremadu could have happened to any parent.

“My heart goes to that gentleman distinguished Sen. Ike Ekweremadu,” he said.

He called on Tinubu to deploy all the necessary diplomatic means for the release of Mr Ekweremadu.

Mr Bamidele also mourned four senators who died while serving the people of their senatorial districts in the National Assembly.

They include Sen. Bayo Osinowo (Lagos East), Sen. Rose Oko (Cross River North), Sen. Benjamin Uwajumogu (Imo North) and Sen. Ignatius Longjam (Plateau South).

He further appreciated the president of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, for the opportunity to serve as the committee chairman on the judiciary, human rights and legal matters.

(NAN)