Posted by Samuel on Fri 27th Nov, 2020 - tori.ng
The lawmaker who represents Billiri/Balanga federal constituency was, however, given an option of fine.
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Victor Mela, a member of the House of Representatives, has been sentenced to prison.
The lawmaker was sentenced to one month imprisonment by a Magistrate Court in Wuse, Zone 6.
The lawmaker who represents Billiri/Balanga federal constituency was, however, given an option of fine.
PREMIUM TIMES had reported that a magistrate court had found the lawmaker guilty of lying under oath while filling the CD001 INEC form prior to the 2019 elections.
He swore to an affidavit thrice, denying citizenship of another country while he has a British passport.
His conviction follows prosecution by the police in Abuja.
More details later….