Reps member Victor Mela convicted for lying on oath

#jaiyeorie The legislator representing the federal constituency of Billiri / Balanga of the State of Gombe in the Chamber of Deputies, Victor Mela, has been convicted of 'having taken an oath' in his form CF001 presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission as a candidate in the 2019 general election. The Chief Investigating Court in Zone 6, Wuse Zone, Abuja, ruled in the police case against the Gombe politician, although he adjourned his sentence. In reaction to the development of shared tweets on Tuesday evening, November 10, Mela stated that he will file an appeal against the court’s decision.

He tweeted;

“Dear Constituents, Over the last few hours I have received several calls and messages from family, friends, associates, well-wishers and Constituents from within and outside the Country over my reported conviction by the Chief Magistrates’ Court over allegations of “False Declaration” in INEC FORM CF001 during the last National Assembly Elections.

“Let it be on record that, this case is a Direct Criminal Complaint instigated and filed by Hon. Ali Isa JC against my humble self at the FCT Police Area Command, Maitama.

“Let it also be on record that, I had earlier deposed to an affidavit at the FCT High Court to cure the defect in the above-mentioned INEC Form and also made necessary Newspaper Publications as required by law.

“Let it be known that a lot of water has passed under the bridge on matters relating to the mandate you gave me freely in 2019. In due course, we will let the cat out of the bag; and our people will know has transpired so far.

“While I maintain my innocence, and as I appeal against today’s decision of the Magistrate Court, I would like to call on our friends, supporters and our sympathizers to remain calm as well as be rest assured that I will challenge today’s perverse decision at the appellate court,I would like to call on our friends, supporters and our sympathizers to remain calm as well as be rest assured that I will challenge today’s perverse decision at the appellate court, immediately.

“In the same light, I will continue to discharge the functions of my Office as Legislator representing the good people of Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, Gombe State.

“The House of Representatives seat which I occupy today as a result of your trust and believe in me remains intact. Together we shall prevail! Thank you all!”

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