Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced former Labour MP posts bizarre video proclaiming innocence in front of New York skyline
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Disgraced MP Fiona Onasanya has vowed to fight on as an independent politician in her first public appeal to constituents since her release from prison.

The Peterborough MP, who was imprisoned for a month for lying over a speeding offence, insisted she was innocent and would "continue to pursue avenues to clear my name" ahead of a recall petition which would allow her constituents to oust her.

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Ms Onasanya was expelled from Labour following her conviction for perverting the course of justice but she has refused to stand down.

In a bizarre video, apparently set against a New York skyline, Ms Onasanya said: "I am telling you I am innocent, and will continue to pursue avenues to clear my name.

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What would you do if you knew you were innocent? In every single story, like a coin, there are two sides - now I am not legally restrained - this is mine.

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"If you wish for me to continue as your independent MP, I am willing and able to do so, but the choice is now in your hands."

Related: MP released just four weeks into her sentence

The 35-year-old solicitor won the Cambridgeshire seat from Brexiteer Tory Stewart Jackson in 2017 with a majority of 607 votes.

She is now facing a rare recall petition after being convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey and having a Court of Appeal reject a challenge against her conviction.

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Under parliamentary rules, Ms Onasanya was not subject to automatic removal as an MP as her prison sentence was less than 12 months long.

Her constituents will now have the chance to decide whether to oust her by supporting the recall petition, which begins at 7am tomorrow. If it is signed by 10 per cent of constituents in six weeks then a by-election will be triggered.

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This is something Igbo have held for decades.
One of the first Yoruba MP elected just 3 years ago is already jailed for corruption.

Just look at her Amala head Yorubas self?? O te ge... Ole!




Igbo amaka!

months:
This is something Igbo have held for decades.
One of the first Yoruba MP elected just 3 years ago is already jailed for corruption.

You’re actually suffering from dyslexia

bluecircle470:


You’re actually suffering from dyslexia

i dont want to reply u, but i decided to. lol

Why is she looking so ugly and unkempt.

She's a typical Nigerian anyway. Catch them redhanded they will continue to lie and the worst part is they actually believe their own lies. What a shame.

Afonjas and criminality.

Well she will learn from this.check my sig to pay your chinese suppliers in rmb

Daewang:
Afonjas and criminality.

Okoros never disappoint always with bitterness, acrimony and frustration

profolaolu:
Okoros never disappoint always with bitterness, acrimony and frustration

Alaye go die somewhere.

Oh Lord! Must the tribe of a person always be subjected to attack on this platform? This is absolutely wrong and disgusting!

GidiWoodsMan:
Why is she looking so ugly and unkempt.

She's a typical Nigerian anyway. Catch them redhanded they will continue to lie and the worst part is they actually believe their own lies. What a shame.

Guy, I tire.

months:
This is something Igbo have held for decades.
One of the first Yoruba MP elected just 3 years ago is already jailed for corruption.

Jailed for perjury in a speeding offence.
Kudos to your igbo brothers and sisters in integral offices/posts but don't downplay the other more populous brothers and sisters scheming on crime and wallowing in jails world over s As a matter of fact your people make up 65% of Nigerians incarcerated abroad.

Daewang:


Alaye go die somewhere.

Numbers 14:28 Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you
Proverbs 26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.Psalm 7:15
He has dug a pit and hollowed it out, And has fallen into the hole which he made.
Ecclesiastes 10:8
He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall.
Psalm 119:85
The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law. Verse Concepts
Proverbs 28:10
He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.

profolaolu:
Numbers 14:28 Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you
Proverbs 26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.Psalm 7:15
He has dug a pit and hollowed it out, And has fallen into the hole which he made.
Ecclesiastes 10:8
He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall.
Psalm 119:85
The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law. Verse Concepts
Proverbs 28:10
He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.

No wonder afonjas keep falling deeper into the pit.

tunjiajayi:


Jailed for perjury in a speeding offence.
Kudos to your igbo brothers and sisters in integral offices/posts but don't downplay the other more populous brothers and sisters scheming on crime and wallowing in jails world over s As a matter of fact your people make up 65% of Nigerians incarcerated abroad.

Why u guys make up the remaining 35℅