A warrant for the release former Director Finance and Account at the Abia Government House, Ude Udeogu, who was convicted alongside former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, has been issued.
According to The Cable, the Supreme Court issued the warrant for release of Udeogu from Kuje prison, in the Federal Capital Territory .But Kalu’s fate remains uncertain without a warrant of release for him.
The judgment wasn't in respect of Kalu, so he can't be released. In the words of SC '... as it pertains or relates to the Appellant..., is hereby remitted to the Chief Judge of Federal High Court for re-assignment to another judge of the Federal High Court for trial de novo.”