A former House of Representatives member and Governorship Aspirant in Anambra State, Chuma Nzeribe has been convicted in the 4-count criminal charges brought against him by the Federal Government.Â
He was convicted on Monday in Abuja
The former federal lawmaker was convicted at a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT over impersonation, possession of Federal Government documents, and using same to fraudulently acquire properties at Maitama, Abuja.
Nzeribe could, however, not be sentenced to prison following his absence in court when the judgment on the criminal charges against him was delivered.
Justice Halilu Yusuf while delivering judgment said he would reserve the sentence till the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC operatives and police arrest the convict and bring him before the court for justice.
The Judge ordered that the land in Maitama acquired with the forged documents be taken over by the owner, Mr Ishaya Madi with immediate effect.