The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to allow the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a due process inquiry into the alleged attack by legislator Alex Ikwechegh on Uber driver Stephen Abuwatseya.
Akin Rotimi, the House of Representatives’ spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday.
Ikwechegh was caught on tape attacking Abuwatseya.
The legislator from Abia State had vowed to ‘disappear’ Abuwatseya.
In reaction to the event and widespread criticism, the police stated they had arrested Ikwechegh and are conducting an investigation.
The politicians expressed sadness over the development.
The statement reads:
“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.”
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