![]() ![]() He told how he was born and bred in a village in Nigeria, the oldest of nine children to his carpenter father and mother. He was assisted by a lgbo interpreter but spoke in English. The alleged victim appeared in court today via video link wearing a light blue jumper. Giving evidence, he told jurors that he thought he was being brought to the UK to work, said he thought Oberta had been 'sent from God', and only found out it was for a kidney transplant when he visited the Royal Free Hospital. Sonia Ekweremadu, pictured, who was due to receive the organ, is also on trial at the Old Bailey, facing human trafficking charges Previously, the court has heard that he came from a village in Nigeria and was allegedly recruited by Dr Obeta while selling phone accessories from a wheelbarrow in Lagos. I was sleeping three days outside around, looking for someone to help me, save my life.' On being told he was in Staines, he said: 'I don't know anywhere, I don't know where I am. The doctor said I was too young but the man said if you do not do it here he would carry me back to Nigeria and do it there.' The man told the police officers: 'He carried me to hospital to remove my kidneys. The Old Bailey has heard that the proposed donor, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, ran away after doctors decided he was not a suitable candidate. It is claimed that he was coached before meeting doctors in London and told to say that he was Ms Ekerewadu's cousin when they were in fact not related. Jurors were shown this photograph of the man smiling and sharing a meal with the alleged recipient, Sonia Ekweremadu, the 25-year-old daughter of senior Nigerian politician Ike Ekweremadu
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