Ike Ekweremadu, the former Senate President, his wife Beatrice, and Doctor Obinna Obeta have all received prison sentences for their roles in the organ harvesting allegations that a UK court brought against them.
The former vice-president of the Senate was given a ten-year sentence, while his wife was given a six-year prison term.
In March, the Old Bailey found the couple and medical “middleman” Dr. Obeta, 50, guilty.
Sonia, the severely kidney-impaired daughter of the Ekweremadus, sobbed when she was absolved of the same accusation.
In a Friday sentencing session, Ekweremadu was given a nine years and eight months in prison sentence, his wife Beatrice received a four years and six months in prison sentence, and Obeta was given a ten years in prison sentence.
“In each of your cases, the offense you committed is so serious that neither a fine nor a community sentence can be justified,” Mr. Justice Johnson told the prisoners.
It was said that the 21-year-old street vendor will receive payment for providing Sonia Ekweremadu with the organ during a $80,000 private treatment at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
It was the first time defendants have been found guilty of an organ harvesting conspiracy under the Modern Slavery Act.
While giving a kidney is legal, it turns becomes a crime if money or some substantial benefit given in return.
The donor was allegedly promised a better life in the UK and up to £7,000, according to the prosecution.
The Old Bailey was informed that the donor did not realize he was there for a kidney transplant until his first consultation with a hospital expert.
