Abia lawmaker, Rep Alex Ikwechegh has issued a public apology over assaulting an Abuja Bolt driver at his Maitama residence Sunday night.
Ikwechegh who has faced severe backlash especially on social media over a viral video showing him threatening and assaulting the driver apologised to his constituents, the House, the driver, his political party, the IGP and the public.
The FCT Police Command has commenced investigation into the case while the House announced on Monday night that it was closely monitoring the matter.
Ikwechegh in a statement titled, ‘Statement of Regret and Commitment to Justice’, said he regretted behaving in an ‘unacceptable’ manner.
” A video has surfaced showing me engaging in unacceptable behavior 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”, the statement read.
Ikwechegh said he is fully cooperating with the Nigerian Police investigation into this matter.
He said: “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.”
The lawmaker said he would be seeking professional help to ensure that he doesn’t get involved in similar behaviour in future.
He added: “I am taking immediate steps to address the underlying issues that led to this incident. I am seeking professional counseling to ensure that such behavior never happens again. Additionally, I will be engaging in community service initiatives focused on promoting respect, empathy, and understanding”.
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