For four years, Peter Michael Madeleka built a career as a corporate lawyer, deeply engrossed in the intricacies of corporate legal work. Human rights law was far from his focus—until a life-altering event in 2019 changed everything.
In 2019, Peter was unjustly arrested and charged with money laundering, leading to nearly two years of incarceration with his wife, Jamila Ilomo. Peter was wrongfully convicted due to a coerced plea bargain with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). He later petitioned the High Court of and the court ruled in his favor, overturning the conviction and recognizing the illegality of the plea bargain. This pivotal case inspired Peter to transition from corporate law to human rights advocacy, focusing on justice and protecting others’ rights.