The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the appeal filed by former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu seeking to quash charges of corruption against him.
The apex court in a unanimous judgment said the appeal lacked merit.
In a swift reaction, Kalu said he was ready to face trial and reiterated his innocence.
Kalu had, in his appeal, sought to quash the charge of money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A similar appeal by Kalu’s associate, Udeh Jones Udehogo was also dismissed by the Supreme Court on similar ground.
Justice Suleiman Galadima, who wrote the lead judgments in both appeals, upheld the concurrent decisions of the Federal High Court, Abuja and Appeal Court, Abuja in refusing the appeals
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