The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has been accused of using the Nigerian Police to arrest and prosecute a physically challenged constituent, Emenike Okorie, from Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State, after he demanded explanations over the implementation of constituency projects allegedly linked to the lawmaker.
Okorie is currently being detained at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, following his arrest and subsequent prosecution over comments he reportedly made on a community WhatsApp platform concerning Kalu's representation and the handling of public funds.
Abuja Municipal, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
