The Abia House of Representatives member caught on camera
assaulting a Bolt driver, Alex Ikwechegh, has apologized for his actions.
Ikwechegh admitted that his actions in assaulting a cab
driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, fell short of the standards expected of a public
office holder.
An altercation between Ikwechegh and the cab driver during
the delivery of a package led to threats and assaults by the lawmaker.
The Abia State lawmaker had threatened to make the cab driver disappear from Nigeria.
A video of the altercation, which was leaked by social media
critic Martins Ortse, aka VeryDarkMan, gained traction and condemnation from
Nigerians.
The Nigeria Police Force also disclosed that it is handling
the matter.
However, Ikwechegh, in a statement issued on Tuesday,
regretted the harm and embarrassment his actions caused Abuwatseya, his
constituents and the public.
The lawmaker also assured his cooperation with the police,
pledging his support for the ongoing investigation into the matter.
He said: “I, Honourable Alex Ikwechegh, Member of the House
of Representatives, wish to address a deeply disturbing incident that occurred
at my residence recently. A video has surfaced showing me engaging in
unacceptable behavior towards an Uber driver who came to deliver a waybill for
me. I am deeply sorry for my actions and acknowledge that they were
unacceptable and unbecoming of a public official.
“As a public servant, I recognize the trust placed in me by
my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behavior fell short of the
standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry. I understand that my
actions have caused harm and embarrassment to the driver, my constituents and
the nation at large.
“I want to assure the public that I am fully cooperating
with the Nigeria Police investigation into this matter.
“As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by
my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behavior fell short of the
standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry.”
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