‘We’re Taking These Allegations Very Seriously’ – House Of Reps Speaks On Hon. Ikwechegh’s Assault On Bolt Driver: Monitors Police Investigation

The House of Representatives has finally spoken out about the alleged assault on a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by Alexander Ikwechegh, a member representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency of Abia State.

Ikwechegh was caught on video physically confronting Abuwatseya and using threatening language, boasting that he’d deal with him despite the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s intervention.

In a video footage which went viral on Monday, the lawmaker allegedly threatened to make the bolt driver ‘disappear’ without trace.

Miffed by the development, many Nigerians are calling for justice for the bolt driver, saying that the attitude of he lawmaker was a bad image for the lower chamber of the national assembly.

In a statement on Monday evening, Rotimi Akin Rotimi, Jr, spokesman of the House of Representatives, said investigation was ongoing.

“The House of Representatives is monitoring media reports concerning an alleged incident involving Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia). These reports, which have garnered widespread media coverage and public attention, detail accusations of a physical confrontation with an e-hailing driver, Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, and the use of threatening language.”

“The 10th Assembly, House of Representatives, takes these allegations very seriously. As elected officials, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability in our official engagements and privately. Any behaviour that falls short of these standards is a matter of concern, and we are committed to addressing such issues with the utmost seriousness.

“We are aware that the matter is now before the Nigeria Police, and we urge the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold. We welcome further engagement from the public on the subject, which can be shared via email at akintunde.rotimi@nass.gov.ng, akinrotimi@gmail.com, even as we continue to monitor the situation.

“We remain dedicated to upholding the values of accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior that define the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”