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 .