I’m sorry, Abia lawmaker apologises for assaulting Bolt driver

A member of the Home of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to ship a bundle to him has tendered a public apology.

Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour didn’t meet the requirements anticipated of a public official.

He issued the general public apology on Monday, saying, “As a public servant, I recognise the belief positioned in me by my constituents and the Nigerian individuals. My behaviour fell wanting the requirements anticipated of me, and for that, I’m really sorry.”

He stated he regretted the hurt and embarrassment his actions had brought about Abuwatseya, his constituents, and the general public.

He additionally confirmed his cooperation with the Nigerian Police, pledging to help their investigation and uphold accountability.

“I, Honourable Alex Ikwechegh, Member of the Home of Representatives, want to deal with a deeply disturbing incident that occurred at my residence just lately. A video has surfaced displaying me partaking in unacceptable behaviour in direction of an Uber driver who got here to ship a waybill for me. I’m deeply sorry for my actions and acknowledge that they had been unacceptable and unbecoming of a public official.

“As a public servant, I acknowledge the belief positioned in me by my constituents and the Nigerian individuals. My behaviour fell wanting the requirements anticipated of me, and for that, I’m really sorry. I perceive that my actions have brought about hurt and embarrassment to the motive force, my constituents, and the nation at giant.”

“I need to guarantee the general public that I’m absolutely cooperating with the Nigerian Police investigation into this matter. I help their efforts to make sure that justice is served and that these accountable are held accountable,” the assertion learn

He additionally applauded the Nigeria Police Drive for upholding the regulation and defending the rights of the residents.

He acknowledged, “I additionally recognize the swift condemnation of my actions by my get together and the Nigerian Police, demonstrating our collective dedication to upholding the regulation and defending the rights of all residents.”
Ikwechegh famous that he was taking instant steps to deal with the underlying points that led to this incident.

“I’m searching for skilled counselling to make sure that such behaviour by no means occurs once more. Moreover, I will probably be partaking in group service initiatives centered on selling respect, empathy, and understanding.”

He, nevertheless, known as on all Nigerians to affix him in fostering a tradition of respect, tolerance, and understanding.

“We should work collectively to construct a society the place everyone seems to be handled with dignity and respect. Thanks on your understanding and I hope that you’ll be a part of me on this journey in direction of therapeutic and development,” Ikwechegh added.

In a video that went viral on Monday, the distressed driver, Abuwatseya recorded the incident that happened between him and Ikwechegh on the lawmaker’s residence in Maitama, Abuja.

The video confirmed the visibly offended lawmaker repeatedly slapping and insulting the motive force, allegedly as a result of the motive force had requested him to come back out and gather the snail he was delivering.

He additionally threatened to make the motive force “disappear” with out going through any penalties.

The incident has, nevertheless, generated public outbursts with many condemning his motion.

Following the incident, Ikwechegh was invited by the police for interrogation at its Maitama Divisional Headquarters.

The police additionally slammed the lawmaker for bringing the title of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun into disrepute by daring the motive force to make calls by means of to him after slapping him.