– Some members of the House of Representatives were accused of sexual misconduct by the U.S government – The three lawmakers have denied the allegations against them – NAIJ.com has compiled a brief biography on the three lawmakers allegedly accused of sexual misconduct

Samuel Ikon, Mark Gbillah and Mohammed Gololo Three members of the House of representatives have been accused of sexual misconduct by the United State government. This was brought to light after the US ambassador, Mr. James Entwistle, sent a petition to the Speaker of the House of representatives, Yakubu Dogara. The three house of rep members include Mohammed Gololo representing Gamawa Federal Constituency of Bauchi state, Samuel Ikon representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium federal constituency, Akwa Ibom state and Mark Gbillah representing Gwer East/Gwer West federal constituency in Benue state. Gololo was accused of soliciting for sex from a hotel attendant while Ikon and Gbillah were allegedly said to have asked a parking attendant to arrange prostitutes. However, ten lawmakers were invited by the US government for the International Visitor Leadership programme held between April 7 and 13, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. NAIJ.com has compiled a profile on the three lawmakers. Mohammed Gololo

Mohammed Gololo representing Gamawa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State He attended Barewa College Zaria in 1994 where he obtained West African School Certificate. In 2001, he obtained his B.Sc in Lagos state University then obtained an MBA in 2005 from the same university. His legislative interests include Maritime, works and transport, Appropriation, defense, procurement, aviation, petroleum and energy. He is 41 years old and represents Gamawa Federal Constituency of Bauchi state under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). After his university education, Mohammed Garba Gololo worked at the Operations, National Maritime Authority. Mohammed Garba Gololo is an Alumni of Barewa Old Boys Association. However, Gololo was accused of grabbing a housekeeper in his hotel room and solicited for sex. The lawmaker who denied the allegations against him, he categorically described it as baseless and false. READ ALSO: Sex scandal: Prominent lawyers want reps to resign In a letter he wrote on his side of the story, he also demanded an apology while denying the allegations stating that he is a father, a husband and a representative of the country and will never do such. He however stated that he was in Paris and Barcelona before the trip and was not accused of misconduct of any sort and he is ready to go back to Cleveland at his expense to establish his innocence. Samuel Ikon

Samuel Ikon represents Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium federal constituency, Akwa Ibom state He has a private sector experience as a director/MD of companies. He is the chairman for committee on appropriation and finance. He was the speaker in Akwa Ibom state house of assembly. He was also the chairman conference of speakers of state legislatures in Nigeria and the executive committee member, CPA for the African region. He obtained his West African School Certificate from Federal government College Ikot Ekpene in 1989. He studied Economics where he obtained a B.Sc in 1995 from University of Calabar. In 2004, he bagged a Masters degree from University of Uyo. His legislative interests include youth empowerment, environmental protection, federal projects in his constituency, and contribute to issues to strengthen the legislature. He is also interested in improving youth empowerment and creating jobs in the country. READ ALSO: CPPM urges Buhari to probe 3 rep members over sex scandal According to the National Assembly website, he has bagged several awards and honours but were not stated. He served as a member of the Akwa-Ibom state house of assembly from 2007 to 2011. The 43 year old represents Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium federal constituency, Akwa Ibom State. He was elected into the House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Samuel Ikon, who is one of the three House of Representatives members accused of sexual indiscretion in the United States has dismissed the allegation as untrue, saying his identity had been mistaken. He further added that he knew nothing about the matter and is happy that the lower chamber have began investigation on the matter. Mark Gbillah Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mark Gbillah represents Gwer East/Gwer West federal constituency in Benue state Mark Gbillah represents Gwer East/Gwer West federal constituency in Benue State. He has held high positions in some reputable companies. He was the CEO in Cyrosure Global ltd in Lagos. He was also the head of operations , Boron Group USA/Nigeria, worked at Airtel Nigeria as a project specialist among others. He is a member of the committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream). In 1987, he graduated from Mount Saint Gabriels Secondary school Makurdi. He obtained a degree in Building from the University of Josate. He bagged a masters degree from University of Liverpool. His legislative interests include appropriation and procurement process, Anti corruption, Telecom services and infrastructure, effective oversight, public and private sector accountability, control of herdsmen, security and defence among others. His target achievements include enactment of constitutional provisions (laws) regulating the operation of Fulani and other herdsmen in Nigeria, creation of employment, educational opportunities for his constituents, deployment of critical infrastructure and projects to his constituency among others. READ ALSO: Sexual misconduct: Accused Nigerian Lawmakers threaten the US government He has bagged awards and honours for best practices in project management United States and V-Mobile, safety health environment, the design of Latice towers etc. He is 44 years old. He is in the house of representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mark Terseer Gbillah, who was accused of requesting hotel parking attendants to assist them to solicit prostitutes, threatened to take legal action against the American government and the Marriot Hotel, Cleveland. In a letter addressed to the US ambassador, Mr. James Entwistle, dated June 16, Gbillah demanded a public apology on the matter adding that the allegations have caused him grave psychological trauma. He also said he has been disgraced before his family, colleagues, leadership, constituents and the general Nigerian and global public and done incalculable damage to his political career.
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