Nwamini Ukpo, the father of David Ukpo has revealed the family of Senator Ike Ekweremadu offered him a tricycle but he rejected it.

Ukpo made this known to The Vanguard in an interview in the presence of head pastor of the Nigeria Reform Church (NRC), Reverend Igweali Linus.

The family compound is located in Ndioffia Ishieke, Ebonyi State.

Speaking on the offer, Nwamini said, “Since the issue of my son being taken to the United Kingdom became a global issue, none of the Ekweremadu family visited us immediately.

“It was when the case was being handled by the UK government that a group of people came, saying they were from Ekweremadu and decided to offer me a tricycle, which I rejected.

“I rejected it because that was not what I needed. I just want to have the chance to speak to my son again. I am only trying to be strong for my wife, who is the mother of David, because it hurts me inside.

“As you can see, my legs are swollen, and that started the day I heard of David’s disappearance. My heart beats fast, and as such, I have stopped farming work.”

One of David Ukpo’s uncles, who resides in the city and is often the intermediary between the Ekweremadu family and his family, stated that the family only wants an opportunity to speak with their son to know if he is alive or not.

He said, “The last and only time the family of Ekweremadu has come to our village was to present my brother, Nwamini Ukpo, with an offer as compensation, which he rejected. He told them that he has nothing to do with their offer but wants to have access to his son.”

According to Vanguard, David's father is currently battling a heart condition.