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BREAKING: Court sentences House of Reps member to prison

An Abuja Magistrate Court has sentenced Victor Mela, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Billiri/Balanga federal constituency of Gombe State to prison.

Mela was sentenced to prison by the Magistrate Court in Wuse, Zone 6 for committing perjury, lying on oath in the INEC form he filed for election.

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Mr Mela swore to an affidavit thrice, denying citizenship of another country whereas he has a British passport.

His conviction follows his prosecution by the police in Abuja.

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He was sentenced to one month imprisonment with an option of fine.

 

Details shortly…

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