In the gripping documentary “Daniel vs Ekweremadu”, directed by renowned filmmaker and TV presenter Chude Jideonwo, a startling revelation was made that shocked the public. This revelation concerns the scandal involving Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice and their partner, Dr Obinna Obeta, who were convicted under the UK Modern Slavery Act for organ trafficking.
The first part of this two-part documentary series, which aired on 23 August, delves deep into this sensational scandal that has rocked the conscience. Indeed, the Ekweremadu couple and their accomplice were directly involved in shocking practices of organ exploitation and trafficking, a truly heinous crime that shocked and outraged the public.
A further revelation in the documentary came with the release of an email from Alexandra Meek, the Head of Communications at the MET Police. In this email, it is confirmed that a woman in her 50s was arrested on 8 November 2022 on suspicion of conspiracy to exploit in organ trafficking. The woman has been released under investigation, but investigations are ongoing.
This statement demonstrates the direct link between the ongoing MET investigation and the Ekweremadu case, which only adds to the controversy surrounding this dark affair. The documentary ‘Daniel vs Ekweremadu’ provides exclusive access to key players in this case, including UK prosecutors, law enforcement and the family of the victim-survivor, known as ‘Daniel’.
This case, as disturbing as it is, highlights the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of such heinous crimes and supporting measures to combat organ trafficking and human exploitation. “Daniel vs Ekweremadu” invites us to reflect on the dark areas of society and to work towards a more just and ethical world, free from these inhuman practices.