Kalu seeks bail, says his health, constituency will suffer if he’s kept in prison

A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu who was recently sentenced to 12 years in jail has filed a post-conviction bail application.

Kalu, who is presently a senator, and chief whip of the Senate, stated that his health is failing, and that the prison’s health facilities cannot cope with his ailment.

According to him, as senator representing Abia North senatorial district, the interest of his constituency would also suffer, if he is kept in prison.

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