The former Executive Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Tuesday resumed plenary session at the upper wing of the National Assembly after he was released from Kuje Correctional Center, Abuja having spent 6 months at the centre.
Senator Orji Kalu was jailed in December 2019 over allegation of misappropriation of Abia State’s funds to the tune of N7.6bn during his tenure from 1999 to 2007.
Senator Orji who is also the Chief Whip of the Senate arrived the National Assembly complex at exactly 9:00amand exchanged pleasantries with his colleagues and he was welcomed by his colleagues.
“I want to welcome back our one and only chief whip of the senate and indeed the national assembly. Chief whip you are welcome, we are very grateful to the Almighty God for his blessings.” The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan said during the session.
Speaking with journalists, Kalu said he was back to work and ready to serve his people.
