The Member Representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, Enugu State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Anayo Befford Onwuegbu, has expressed joy over the release of Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, from the United Kingdom’s prison.
Hon. Onwuegbu made the remarks on Thursday while addressing newsmen at the House of Representatives complex, Abuja.
He stated that the release of Mrs. Ekweremadu from the UK’s prison and eventual return to Nigeria brings joy to her immediate family, Mpu community, and the people of Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency.
He described Mrs. Ekweremadu as a trailblazer whose commitment to the welfare of the people, especially people from Greater Awgu, is always felt by all.
According to him, “I gladdened with the news of Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu’s release from UK prison. This has brought so much joy and a sense of ecstasy to our people, especially her immediate family. She is my constituent and the wife of my very respected brother, Distinguished Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Her release and return to Nigeria is a great relief to her family and many of us. You must have read or seen videos of people celebrating her return. To be honest with you, her immediate family will have a better temperature at this point, given her long absence from the country. No mother wishes to be separated from her family for this long. I completely understand the situation and how difficult it was for loved ones and our people. She is welcome back home.”
Also speaking on the expected release of Senator Ekweremadu, Hon. Onwuegbu stated that he is in high hope that the former lawmaker will be released sooner than expected.
“This is a legal matter, but I am hopeful he will come out stronger. Senator Ekweremadu is a great son of Enugu State who has contributed immensely to the development of our dear state and country. I have visited him in the UK, and we spoke on a lot of issues. I must confess that he is in high spirits”, Hon stated.
The lawmaker also appreciated the support provided to the family of Ekweremadu during this hard period by friends, constituents, and well-wishers, adding that it is one that has uplifted their faith and spirit.
