Mr Ekweremadu was sentenced for luring a Nigerian trader to the UK to harvest his kidney for his sick daughter.
The Ekweremadus illegally purchased a kidney by flying a young street trader from Nigeria to the UK
Senate President Ahmad Lawan announced Mr Ekweremadu’s birthday at the plenary on Tuesday, days after he was jailed for organ trafficking in the UK.
Mr Ajulo described the chronicle of Mr Ekweremadu and his wife as a sad one that left a bitter taste in the mouth.
Mr Ekweremadu, wife and a doctor were convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act.
Mr Ekweremadu, 60, was found guilty of arranging young man from the streets in Lagos, taking him to a hospital in London with a budget of about £80,000.
Mr Malami explained that “ it is not a matter over which the federal government can develop any interest.”
The court did not immediately say the stringent terms set for Mrs Ekweremadu or when Mr Ekweremadu would be released before adjourning the matter till August 4.
The Ekweremadus’ case is expected to continue in the UK on July 7. Their alleged victim was identified as a homeless 15-year-old from Lagos.
“Ike Ekweremadu, 60 (12.05.62) of Nigeria, is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting.”
