Abuwatseya had earlier alleged that Ikwechegh assaulted him while delivering a package to his residence in Abuja
By Kehinde Okeowo
An Abuja Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya has admitted he was at fault and apologized to an Abia federal lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, after he initially claimed he was assaulted.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State, assaulted the Bolt driver while delivering a package to his residence in Abuja last month.
In a viral-video which made the rounds on social media, the federal lawmaker was seen slapping and insulting the driver.
Ikwechegh also threatened to make the Bolt driver disappear from Nigeria.
He was subsequently arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Kuje area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he pleaded not guilty.
However, speaking on the incident via a video he released on Thursday, Abuwatseya said his provocative utterances caused a misunderstanding with Ikwechegh.
He went on to ask for forgiveness and urged Nigerians to move on from the incident.
Abuwatseya said: “Good day, Nigerians. My name is Stephen Abuwatseya. I had a misunderstanding with Rt. Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh a few days ago. I actually want to apologize to him for whatever I must have said or done to provoke him to that level of anger.
“I want to tell Nigerians that it’s not time for us to start dividing ourselves based on religion, tribes, or regions. We should actually come together, see how we can unite this nation, and move it forward.
“Please, Nigerians, let’s forgive and forget, as it’s even contained in our Lord’s Prayer, that ‘Lord, please forgive us, as we forgive those who trespass against us.’ For there is no justice without forgiveness. Thank you very much.”