Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has reacted to the nullification of his conviction by the Supreme Court, saying he will soon join his colleagues at the senate. DAILY POST had reported that the Supreme Court nullified the conviction of Kalu who was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment over N7.16 billion fraud on
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has reacted to the nullification of his conviction by the Supreme Court, saying he will soon join his colleagues at the senate.
Kalu said that the past five months in prison had been a profound period, adding that it has provided him the opportunity to learn invaluable lessons about the country, the peoples, the justice system and the true meaning of love for family, country and love for humanity. “I must accord a special mention to the Justices of our Supreme Court for their unwavering commitment to the rule of law. We all stand reminded of the consistent and strategic relevance of the Nigerian Supreme Court in holding this country together, even in moments of great peril. As far back as in the 1971 case of Lekanmi V. Attorney General of the Federation the Nigerian Supreme Court has severally rescued this country from the precipice.
Describing his experience as a true Nigerian story with a bold MADE-IN-NIGERIA stamp on it, the former governor said the experience had reaffirmed his belief and confidence in Nigeria.
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