The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted the former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, and two others over of N7.1bn fraud.

His Co-defendants are Udeh Udeogu, who was Director of Finance and Accounts at the Abia State Government House during Kalu's tenure as governor, and his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited.

Judgment is ongoing.

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