Orji Uzor-Kalu,  trial and conviction processes were voided on Friday by the apex court.

Reacting to the judgment in a statement, EFCC’s Spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale,  said the commission expressed sadness over the nullification of Kalu’s conviction by the Supreme Court.

Oyewale stated that the apex court based its verdict on the grounds that Justice Mohammed Idris, who convicted Kalu and others, had been elevated to the Court of Appeal before the judgment.

“The EFCC considers the judgment of the apex court as quite unfortunate. It is a technical ambush against the trial of the former governor”.

He stated that the Commission is prepared for a fresh and immediate retrial of the case because its evidences against Kalu and others are overwhelming.

“The corruption charges against Kalu still subsist because the Supreme Court did not acquit him of them.

“The entire prosecutorial machinery of the EFCC will be launched in a fresh trial where justice is bound to be served in due course,” he said.