The Nigerian Senate have revealed that Nigerian senator and former Abia State Governor who has just received a sentence of 12 years imprisonment after being found guilty of fraud, will contu=inue to receive full salary while in prison
According to the spokesperson of the Senate, Godiya Akwashiki, despite the conviction, the Chief Whip of the senate, Mr Kalu remains a sitting senator and will be paid all of his entitlements in full.
He revealed that until the case gets to Surpeme Court and a final judgement is given, Mr Kalu remains a serving lawmaker.
Akwashiki on Sunday, December 8, 2019 said;
“He is still a senator. This is the first court. .The matter is going to Supreme Court so, he still has the opportunity to appeal up to the Supreme Court level. Of course they will pay him. Because he is a sitting senator just like I said…if you file for appeal, you are still serving and so they will pay you.
All his entitlements will be paid. There is no cause for alarm. In fact, even if Court of Appeal says they have upheld the judgement of the lower court, he still has the right to go to Supreme Court. So once the Supreme Court says, yes, the judgement is okay, then that’s the final,”
Many have opted to air their displeasure over the revelation on their social media platforms
