THE would-be kidney donor in the organ trafficking case that sent Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, Beatrice to jail, David Nwamini (Ukpo), has expressed desire to remain and work in the UK, saying “they could arrest me or kill me in Nigeria.”
His attorney said he was scared for his client’s life and pleaded that he be granted.
His impact statement was read in court at the sentencing of Ekweremadu, Beatrice, and the doctor-middleman, Obinna Obeta.
According to David, he was approached with an opportunity to work in the UK, which he had always dreamed of but never thought would happen.
“He (Obeta) did not tell me he brought me here for this reason. He did not tell me anything about this. I would have not agreed to any of this. My body is not for sale.
“I worry for my safety in Nigeria. Those people can do anything. I think they could arrest me or kill me in Nigeria.
“My plan now is to work and to get an education and to play football,” he said.
He also disclosed that someone visited his father in Nigeria and asked him to get him (David) to drop the case.
Although it is lawful to donate a kidney, it becomes criminal if there is a reward.
The Ekweremadus were arrested on June 21 last year as they arrived at Heathrow Airport.
