The three law makers were accused of sex related offenses while on an official trip to the United States.
The allegations were contained in a June 9 petition to Mr. Dogara by American Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle.
The three lawmakers have separately denied the allegations describing it as “totally false”, “calculated attempt to rubbish the National Assembly” and “a case of mistaken identity.”
In a series of tweets on Saturday,speaker of the house, Dogara to challenge the US government to prove it allegations against Nigeria Law makers.
Dogara in a series of tweets today commented on the allegations also responding to questions thrown at him by Nigerians;
“He who alleges must prove,” . “That’s the law.”
“As we speak no evidence has been put forward other than the letter sent to my office and copied to many others.
“Together with the US Embassy in Nigeria we will get to the bottom of this matter and until then let’s not be judgemental.
“Under our laws an accused person is deemed innocent until proven guilty and he enjoys the benefit of any doubt.
“Social media trial and conviction of members alleged to have committed the offence is taking up arms against our laws,” tweeted an “ Dogara tweeted.
Mr. Sam Ikon, a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Etinan of Akwa Ibom, today told the News Agency of Nigeriain in Abuja that he had briefed his lawyers to initiate legal and diplomatic steps to get to the root of the matter “to clear my name and the institution he represents”.
Mr. Ikon said, “I wish to state unequivocally that this is false and definitely not me.
“This, to me is a case of mistaken identity and I will be vindicated. I have initiated measures both legal and diplomatic to clear my name and the institution I represent.
“There are many questions left unanswered by the actions of the U.S. mission but I believe it will become clearer in the course of time.”
He urged his constituents and Nigerians to be patient as the truth would be unveiled, adding that God would vindicate him.
“I want to reassure all of my innocence in this matter and I call on all relevant authorities and jurisdictions to commence full investigation to correct this great injustice to me.
“I have an unwavering faith in God to see me through this trying moment and plead with all not to be hasty in condemning me as the final outcome will surely clear my name.
“I urge for patience, prayers and God’s abiding wisdom at this time.”
Mr. Ikon said, “I wish to state unequivocally that this is false and definitely not me.
“This, to me is a case of mistaken identity and I will be vindicated. I have initiated measures both legal and diplomatic to clear my name and the institution I represent.
“There are many questions left unanswered by the actions of the U.S. mission but I believe it will become clearer in the course of time.”
He urged his constituents and Nigerians to be patient as the truth would be unveiled, adding that God would vindicate him.
“I want to reassure all of my innocence in this matter and I call on all relevant authorities and jurisdictions to commence full investigation to correct this great injustice to me.
“I have an unwavering faith in God to see me through this trying moment and plead with all not to be hasty in condemning me as the final outcome will surely clear my name.
“I urge for patience, prayers and God’s abiding wisdom at this time.”
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