Court jails Reps member

A Magistrate Court in Abuja, has sentenced a member of the House of Representatives, Victor Mela, to one month imprisonment.

The lawmaker who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) represents Billiri/Balanga federal Constituency.

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On November 10 the magistrate court found the lawmaker guilty of lying under oath while filling the CD001 INEC form prior to the 2019 elections.

He denied having a dual citizenship despite having a Canadian passport. And was found guilty of perjury with an option of fine.
The lawmaker was arraigned by the FCT Police after a criminal complaint filed by Ali Isa JC, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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