Orji Kalu speaks after release from prison
Mr Kalu, who was jailed in December 2019 for allegedly stealing public funds, was released after the Supreme CourtToday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria gave a judgement in my favor, quashing the conviction which the lower court had entered against me. By today’s judgment, the Apex court of our dear country affirmed my right to fair hearing and equal protection of the law.
I want to use this moment to thank my family, my colleagues, my friends, my supporters, the people of, and all Nigerians for their unflinching and unwavering confidence and trust in me through the very testing period. We all know today that their prayers have not been in vain. I also use this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Nigerian Correctional Service for the unalloyed professionalism and sincere humanity extended to me by its staff while I was in their custody.
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