SENATOR representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the upper legislative chamber, Dino Melaye, has reacted to an alleged certificate scandal involving him which cropped up earlier this week.
Addressing journalists after plenary in an emotion laden voice, Melaye said it was imperative for him to clear himself of the scandal as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, expressing his willingness to submit himself for investigation.
Expressing optimism that the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges will eventually clear him of the allegations, Melaye disclosed that he was pursuing his 8th masters degree in crime prevention at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he got his first degree years ago, adding that his name was being smeared by those against his rising political profile.
While insisting that nobody is above the law, the controversial Senator said, “Over time, when the online newspaper lacks patronage, they stir up issues against me to attract traffic, unfortunately, there is no monetary compensation between us.”
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