Embattled former deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu ,will remain in custody until his next court date on July 7, 2022.
The Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday adjourned the trial of Ekweremadu, on charges of conspiracy and organ harvest.
He is charged with conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person for exploitation under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
The embattled senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District appeared in court in London for a second time on Thursday wearing a grey tracksuit and holding a bible, according to a BBC report.
The report stated no bail application was made and Ekweremadu will remain in custody until his next appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ court on July 7.
It further states the consent of the attorney general is required for the case to continue because part of the alleged offence was committed outside of the United Kingdom.
Ekweremadu is charged alongside with h’s wife Beatrice, 55, who is charged with arranging or facilitating the travel of another person for exploitation and will appear in court later due to a delay in her transport from prison.