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By Iheanyi Chukwudi
The Member Representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, Enugu State, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, has described the release of Chief Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu from the United Kingdom’s prison and her return to Nigeria as a great relief to her family and many others.
Onwuegbu who was elated at the release and return of the wife of the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, described her as trailblazer, who has touched the lives of her people.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu on Friday, the federal lawmaker noted that the release of Mrs. Ekweremadu from the UK’s prison and her eventual return to Nigeria has brought joy to her immediate family, Mpu community, and the people of Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency.
According to him, "Mrs. Ekweremadu is a trailblazer", whose commitment to the welfare of the people, especially people from Greater Awgu, had been always felt by all.
I am gladdened with the news of Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu's release from UK prison; and 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.
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."
On the husband, the former Deputy President of Senate, Onwuegbu expressed optimism that he will be free earlier than expected.
He said, "I am 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.
Sen. 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."
Onwuegbu appreciated the support provided to the family of Ekweremadu during their yrial period by friends, constituents, and well-wishers, noting that the support had uplifted their faith and spirit.
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