Police Set To Arraign Embattled Lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh For Assaulting Bolt Driver

The Nigerian Police Force is set to arraign member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, in court for assaulting a bolt driver at his Abuja residence.

Deji Adeyanju, the counsel representing the bolt driver, and Stephen Abuwatseya, the nominal complainant in the case, confirmed the development to Vanguard.

The embattled lawmaker representing Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia State is expected to take his plea before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Kuje by 12 pm.

Ikwechegh would be prosecuted by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit.

Recall that an altercation had ensued between the lawmaker and the bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, while delivering a package in the Maitama area of Abuja.
The disagreement led to the lawmaker assaulting the cab driver, threatening to make him disappear from Nigeria without any consequence.

A viral video circulating on social media reportedly shows Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency, slapping and verbally abusing the driver for requesting that he approach the car to receive a delivery.

In the footage, Ikwechegh is seen threatening the driver, claiming his position in the House of Representatives would shield him from repercussions, even if the Inspector-General of Police were informed.

He also allegedly damaged the driver’s phone, tore his clothes, and refused to pay for the service, threatening further harm.