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Senator's classmate alleges that he stole a TV set in ABU

The incident also led to his impeachment as the president of ABU National Association of Geography Students.

According to Sahara Reporters, Melaye’s classmate revealed that he stole a brand new television set when he was a student in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

The incident also led to his impeachment as the president of ABU National Association of Geography Students, reports say.

The online media platform had earlier accused the Senator of falsifying his academic credentials, saying he never graduated from ABU.

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Melaye, in a bid to clear his name, has also filed a suit in an Abuja High Court claiming damages of N5b from Sahara Reporters.

The Senator went ahead to post a picture on Twitter saying that he did his youth service in Kaduna state.

Melaye also put up pictures of his Masters degree thesis for everyone who is in doubt to see.

Meanwhile, Harvard University has issued a statement saying Melaye is not a graduate of the institution.

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The Harvard Kennedy School of Educational Leadership, however told Sahara Reporters that the Senator attended a leadership seminar in November 2016.

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