Orji Uzor Kalu In Trouble As Constituents Take Drastic Action After He Was Imprisoned For Fraud

A serving senator thrown into prison for fraud might lose his seat following threats from his constituents.

Orji Uzor Kalu

 

The people of Abia North might opt for the invocation of the ‘Doctrine of Necessity’ to seek the removal and replacement of their senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu who is currently in prison custody, according to a report by DailyPost.

 

Kalu was last week sentenced to 12 years in prison following his conviction on N7.2 billion fraud and money laundering charge by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.

 

The former Governor’s legal team had hinted it would appeal the judgment which has since sparked controversy over the fate of his constituents.

 

There have also been calls in some quarters for the Senate President to declare the seat of the Senate Chief Whip vacant to pave the way for a fresh poll to elect his replacement.

 

But in a swift reaction, the Senate on Friday ruled out the possibility of declaring Kalu’s seat vacant.

 

Senate Spokesperson, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who made this position known said it was “non issue”, arguing that the former Governor is not the first lawmaker to be jailed.