Reps members also noted that as elected officials, lawmakers are expected to exhibit highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability
By Kehinde Okeowo
The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to allow the Nigeria Police Force to conclude investigations into the alleged assault by lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh against Uber driver, Stephen Abuwatseya before reaching a conclusion.
The lawmakers made the plea on Monday via a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the House of Reps, Akin Rotimi.
TheNiche had earlier reported that a federal lawmaker representing Abia State, Ikwechegh was seen in a video assaulting Abuwatseya.
In the trending video, the Rep member also threatened to make the Uber driver ‘disappear’.
After the clip made the rounds on social media, it generated a wide-spread outrage, which led police to arrest Ikwechegh and commenced an investigation.
Reacting to the incident, House of Reps members said they are saddened by the development.
They also noted that as elected officials, lawmakers are expected to exhibit highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability in their official and private engagements.
The statement read, “The House of Representatives is monitoring media reports concerning an alleged incident involving Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia).
“These reports, which have garnered widespread media coverage and public attention, detail accusations of a physical confrontation with an e-hailing driver, Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, and the use of threatening language.
“The 10th Assembly, House of Representatives, takes these allegations very seriously. As elected officials, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability in our official engagements and privately.
“Any behaviour that falls short of these standards is a matter of concern, and we are committed to addressing such issues with the utmost seriousness.
“We are aware that the matter is now before the Nigeria Police, and we urge the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold. We welcome further engagement from the public on the subject, which can be shared via email at akintunde.rotimi@nass.gov.ng or akinrotimi@gmail.com, even as we continue to monitor the situation.”
