Governor Mbah Advocates for Ekweremadu's Return to Nigeria

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah revealed ongoing efforts to bring former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu back to Nigeria from the United Kingdom to serve the remainder of his prison sentence. Mbah stated that his administration is working with relevant Nigerian authorities to negotiate with the British government for Ekweremadu's transfer.

He emphasized the need for a legal framework to facilitate such transfers, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's initiative to amend Nigeria's prisoner-transfer legislation. On October 27, 2026, President Tinubu submitted the Transfer of Convicted Offenders (Enactment and Enforcement) (Amendment) Bill 2026 to the National Assembly, seeking to establish agreements for transferring convicted Nigerians from abroad.

Mbah expressed sympathy for Ekweremadu's situation, likening it to the desperation any parent would feel when facing a child's serious health crisis. He remains in contact with Ekweremadu and is advocating for the Federal Government's intervention.