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Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by TheTrueSeeker2: 8:32am On Oct 29
The driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, recorded the encounter on Sunday and shared the video online, where it quickly gained attention.


Honourable Alex Ikwechegh, the House of Representatives member for Aba North and Aba South, Abia State has issued a public apology after an incident involving an e-hailing driver at his Maitama, Abuja residence.

The driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, recorded the encounter on Sunday and shared the video online, where it quickly gained attention.

In his apology statement, Hon. Ikwechegh acknowledged his behaviour fell short of the expectations of public office.

"As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people," he stated.

"My behaviour fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry."

He added that he regretted the harm and embarrassment his actions had caused Abuwatseya, as well as his constituents and the public.

Hon. Ikwechegh confirmed his cooperation with the Nigerian Police, supporting their efforts to investigate the matter and ensure accountability.

The statement read, "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 behaviour 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."

It said, "I want to assure the public that I am fully cooperating with the Nigerian Police investigation into this matter. I support their efforts to ensure that justice is served and that those responsible are held accountable.

"I also appreciate the swift condemnation of my actions by my party and the Nigerian Police, demonstrating our collective commitment to upholding the law and protecting the rights of all citizens.


Ikwechegh noted that he was taking immediate steps to address the underlying issues that led to this incident.

"I am seeking professional counselling to ensure that such behaviour never happens again. Additionally, I will be engaging in community service initiatives focused on promoting respect, empathy, and understanding."

However, he urged all Nigerians to join him in promoting a culture of respect, tolerance, and understanding.

"We must work together to build a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
"Thank you for your understanding, and I hope that you will join me on this journey towards healing and growth,"
Ikwechegh added.



https://saharareporters.com/2024/10/29/embattled-reps-member-ikwechegh-issues-apology-after-shameful-assault-bolt-driver-says

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Bobloco: 8:34am On Oct 29
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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Namaster: 8:35am On Oct 29
DISHONOURABLE Alex should be recalled IMMEDIATELY.

He's UNCOUTH and UNCIVILISED.
A LAWLESS man that has NO business being a LAWMAKER.

Plus, NEVER seen that kind of face in my life.
Looks like an UNCOMPLETED albino monkey with pink lips.

The fact that he LOST his temper because he was TOO LAZY to come to the gate to collect food he was TOO LAZY to cook and TOO LAZY to drive and get himself is proof that he's as REPULSIVE inside as he is outside.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by malali: 8:36am On Oct 29
Guilty of

1-Physical assault (Slapping)
2-Threat to life and bodily harm. (I will make you disappear)
3-False Misrepresentation and impersonation ( You are not a senator, you are a member house of representative.....)
4-Disregard for the law. (You can go ahead and call the IG of police)
5-Destruction of property. (Tore his cloth and damaged his phone)


The right thing to do is to remove this member by having him face the house disciplinary committee and then expelled. He has brought enough dishonor and disrepute to the house. There is nothing "honorable" about ikwegech. He is nothing but a thug using his office to abuse people. I also strongly believe he is on hard drugs.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Remii(m): 8:37am On Oct 29
Hon. Alex Ikwechegh

State - Abia

Party - APGA

Number of bills sponsored - 0

Number of slaps given to a Bolt Driver - 3

His hobby - Making people to disappear whenever he wants

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by magoo10(m): 8:37am On Oct 29
Beyond apologies there should be punishment for such reckless behaviors by public office holders else we will continue to witness same attitudes.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Ttalk: 8:39am On Oct 29
That reckless dishonourable man. Shame on him

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Kevinjap: 8:42am On Oct 29
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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by fuckJones(f): 8:43am On Oct 29
ipob are aggressively in nature

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by ruggedtimi(m): 8:50am On Oct 29
I know the police arrest will end in a public apology. All those people in support of the reps member what can they say now ?

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Golan007: 8:51am On Oct 29
Remii:
Hon. Alex Ikwechegh

State - Abia

Party - APGA

Number of bills sponsored - 0

Number of slaps given to a Bolt Driver - 3

His hobby - Making people to disappear whenever he wants

grin

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by NoahHadNoArk: 8:51am On Oct 29
In other news were is the video

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Maxymilliano(m): 8:52am On Oct 29
"Do you know who I am?"

"I can make you disappear in Nigeria and nothing will happen"

"Even Inspector General of police cannot do me anything"

"Call any body you want to call"

"I won't give you 1 naira of my money"

These are strong words that should not be swept under the carpet.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by TheTrueSeeker2: 8:57am On Oct 29
Maxymilliano:
"Do you know who I am?"

"I can make you disappear in Nigeria and nothing will happen"

"Even Inspector General of police cannot do me anything"

"Call any body you want to call"

"I won't give you 1 naira of my money"

These are strong words that should not be swept under the carpet.


Only God knows how many people he'd made to disappear in Nigeria prior to this incident.

Investigate what package was been delivered to him and you'll be shocked he's into drugs as well.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Mynd44: 9:03am On Oct 29
He isn't sorry, he is only sorry he was caught on camera.

Considering he got the bolt driver arrested overnight and got his car impounded too.

He is a classic bully who thinks he is untouchable and is acting out his thoughts.

If the police won't pursue a Criminal case, the driver should pursue a civil suit and cash out

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by madridguy(m): 9:03am On Oct 29
The IG should send his special teams after this man. He is not sorry for his action just trying to safe face. The guy is a criminal that has boys kidnapping people for him and make his enemies disappear.

The police should comb his houses.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Ikaeniyan0: 9:04am On Oct 29
Shame on the ethnic bigots giving excuse on his behalf. This guy is an idiot, he got the bolt driver arrested and his car impounded just because of a little disagreement which he's at fault

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by infohenry(m): 9:10am On Oct 29
He is still not remorseful, he is only apologizing because of the video and wide condemnation of action.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by OneCandleAway(f): 9:17am On Oct 29
TheTrueSeeker2:



Only God knows how many people he'd made to disappear in Nigeria prior to this incident.

Investigate what package was been delivered to him and you'll be shocked he's into drugs as well.

The package is definitely something illegal. Because we that are not politicians easily send our helps to pickup delivery. He could have told his gateman or house help to collect it.

For him to sit outside at 10pm to collect "snail" there's more to it.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Samirana360(m): 9:20am On Oct 29
i faced a lot when i was doing bolt in lagos.....my rich igbo brothers and sisters are the ones that will always assault u.....i saw hell

let bolt drivers breath, don't suffocate them

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by PlasmaTV: 9:20am On Oct 29
We don't want half hearted, fake apologies.
We want him to be prosecuted.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Lomprico2: 9:21am On Oct 29
You for no fold nah! Dem for use you as scapegoat.

Regardless he should be punished if not they (elected public officials) will continue to see themselves as gods against the common man.

Sen. Abo did the same thing years back, if not for CCTV camera he would have gotten away with it. (though he still did)

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by NothingDoMe: 9:21am On Oct 29
Lol. You don gentle now.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by BigYash: 9:21am On Oct 29
The guy should sue him. Fvck his apology .

Collect money to start better business or money to Japa from the idiot hand

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by BadBradley: 9:21am On Oct 29
His worthless colleagues refused to condemn his actions and were busy using subterfuges and deception to colour reality.

Shameless undistinguished animals.

This is the difference between African politicians; incapable of honour or truth. They always create an aura of Us Vs Them.

Dishonourable, undistinguished lawmakers without accountability.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by StPete: 9:22am On Oct 29
Give your nonsense apologies to the birds.

he should be recalled at once...no other apology can be accepted

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Seunpapa65: 9:22am On Oct 29
Good one

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by TOPCRUISE(m): 9:22am On Oct 29
After apology see how the lawmakers and authorities will now leave him alone, forget about the incident and throw everything under the carpet as if the event never existed.

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by jubrilELsudan: 9:22am On Oct 29
THUNDER FIRE YOU WITH YOUR APOLOGY YOU BLOODY DRUG ADDICT

DIDN'T YOU ALL ASK AND WONDER WHY A BIG MAN WILL SIT DOWN AT HIS GATE LIKE A GATE MAN WAITING FOR HIS DELIVERY TO ARRIVE YET HE HAS MAIDS PLUS GATEMEN PLUS POLICE SECURITIES PLUS DRIVERS PLUS ANY WORK PEOPLE ALL IN THAT COMPOUND YET HE CHOOSE TO RECEIVE THE GOODS HIMSELF

OBVIOUSLY IT WAS DRUGS THE UBER DRIVER CAME TO DELIVER TO HIM AND HE PROBABLY WAS HIGH ON DRUGS AND NEEDED A QUICK FIX

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Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Neduzze5(m): 9:22am On Oct 29
What
Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Neduzze5(m): 9:22am On Oct 29
What does he mean by "those responsible"

Is he trying to shift the blame from himself?

Please, he should first cool off in jail for 3 months and pay damages to the Bolt driver before his constituency and party will now decide what to do to him.

Enough is enough!!!

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