The court found the lawmaker guilty of perjury.
A Magistrate Court in Wuse, Zone 6, has sentenced a member of the House of Representatives, Victor Mela, to one month imprisonment.
The lawmaker who represents Billiri/Balanga federal constituency was, however, given an option of fine.
PREMIUM TIMES had reported on November 10 that a magistrate court found the lawmaker guilty of lying under oath while filling the CD001 INEC form prior to the 2019 elections.
The magistrate had, however, set a different date for sentencing of the lawmaker after his lawyer pleaded for leniency.
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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