A Magistrate Court in Wuse, Zone 6, Abuja, has sentenced a Honourable Member of the House of Representatives, Victor Mela, to one month in prison, on Friday.
The Lawmaker representing Billiri/Balanga Federal Constituency, was however, given an option of fine.
That Magistrate Court found the Lawmaker guilty of lying under oath, while filling the CD001 INEC form, prior to the 2019 general elections.
He swore to an affidavit 3 times, denying citizenship of another country, while he has a British passport.
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