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Please, Don’t Handcuff Me, Convicted Ex-gov Kalu Begs
Former Abia State Governor , Orji Uzor Kalu , who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud , was heard asking prison warders , “ Where are you taking us to ?” after his sentencing .
Kalu , who is the Senate Chief Whip , also begged the prison warders not to handcuff him in public .
The PUNCH reports that , as Kalu and his co – defendants were being removed from the dock by prison officials, they attempted to handcuff him .
The former governor, who appeared shaken , said , “ Where are you taking us to now? Please , don ’ t handcuff me . I will follow you . ”
Two unidentified women were also seen weeping as Kalu was being led away.
Kalu ’ s associate, Udeogu, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while the company which was used in perpetrating the fraud, Slok Limited , was ordered to be wound up by Justice Idris Mohammed .
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