In a shocking revelation, a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, on Sunday, assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him.
The distressed driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, in a viral video filmed what transpired between them in Ikwechegh’s residence in Maitama, Abuja.
The video has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, with many calling for accountability and a review of officials’ conduct.
In the video, the visibly angered Reps member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency (APGA) repeatedly slapped and insulted the driver for telling him to come out and get the snail the driver was meant to deliver to him
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Ikwechegh insisted that the request was disrespectful given his social status while threatening to make the driver “disappear” without facing any consequences.
“Do you know where you are? Do you know who I am?” Ikwechegh is heard saying, with the driver responding, “I don’t want to know, just pay me and let me go.”
As the exchange escalated, the driver asserted his right to be paid, stating, “I did a job for you, and you have to pay me, sir.”
In response, the lawmaker reportedly refused payment, accusing the driver of “great disrespect” and allegedly calling him “very, very stupid.”
Ikwechegh also made an alarming threat, reportedly saying, “I can make this man disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing would happen.”
His words: “Do you know who I am? I can make this man (driver) disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing will happen. Can you imagine this rat? I am not going to give this boy one naira of my money.
“I am not going to call my policemen to beat you up, I will do that myself. I will show that I am a big brother to you, tie you up, lie you down and put you in my generator house. Do you know where you are? Because you saw me sitting outside here. Look at this monkey.”
“Do you know who I am I just slapped you and there’s nothing you will do. My name is Honourable Alex Ikwechegh, tell them (public) I slapped you. Call the Inspector General of Police that I slapped you, let him come. Record me very well,” he boasted.
The video has spurred discussions on the treatment of service providers and the importance of accountability among public officials.
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