See photos of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu released from Kuje prison
Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has been released from prison.
Orji Uzor Kalu was sentenced to 12 years in prison back in December 2019.
His prison sentence was for a N7.1bn fraud during his tenure.
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After almost eight months in prison, the conviction on Uzor Kalu was nullified because Justice Mohammed Idris who was the presiding judge did not have jurisdiction to have presided over the case.
A ruling in the favour of Kalu for an appeal for his release was granted by the Federal High Court.
See photos of the Senator representing Abia North released from prison below.
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