University of Lincoln, a British institution, has suspended former Nigerian Senate President Ike Ekweremadu after being appointed a visiting professor of Corporate and International Linkages.
This follows the recent scandal that the lawmaker and his wife, Beatrice were indicated in.
Ekweremadu was arrested by the British Metropolitan police for allegedly conspiring to harvest the kidney of an indigent male Ukpo Nwamini David whose real age is yet to be ascertained but seen to be 21 going by his international passport data.
London Mail yesterday quoted the university’s spokesperson as saying that Ekweremadu’s duties at the institution have been suspended until further notice.
The University of Lincoln spokesperson said;
“Visiting professors are often, as is in this case, non-resident at the university, unpaid and advisory.
“We are deeply concerned about the nature of these allegations, but as this is an active police investigation, we cannot comment further at this stage.
“Whilst this matter is subject to investigation, this person will not be undertaking any duties as visiting professor at Lincoln.”
Nigerian politician and lawyer from Enugu State who has served in the Senate of Nigeria since May 2003.
He is a member of the People’s Democratic Party and was the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate for three consecutive (6th, 7th and 8th) senate.
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