A
Federal High Court in Lagos has revoked the bail granted to a former Governor
of Abia State, Mr Orji Kalu for flouting court orders.
The
Presiding Judge, Justice Muhammed Idris revoked the former governor’s bail for
the failure to appear in court for his trial.
The judge
said it is clear that Kalu disobeyed the court order and he maintained that no
one, whether high or low, rich or poor can disobey a valid order of the court
and expect such court to show mercy.
He also
ordered that when Kalu returns to the country, he must report to the Economic
and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) with all his travel documents.
The judge
also ruled that the EFCC should effect his arrest should Kalu fail to submit
himself to the anti-graft agency.
Kalu’s
lawyer had sent a mail to the court informing the judge that the accused has
been placed on bed rest for between 10 to 12 months.
On the
contrary, the judge said no medical report was attached to the mail.
The case has
however been adjourned to January 23, 2019, for trial.
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