SAVE THIS ARTICLE AS PDF TO READ DEEPER.Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and Aba South in the House of Representatives, has promised a full response to allegations circulating on social media that he assaulted a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseye, who delivered a package to him.
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The controversy arose after a video surfaced showing Ikwechegh allegedly slapping and verbally insulting the driver in his Maitama residence, Abuja.
In the footage, the lawmaker is heard chastising the driver, insisting it was disrespectful for him to be asked to come outside to collect a delivery of snails.
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The video further shows Ikwechegh making comments about his social status, reportedly threatening to “make the driver disappear” without consequences.
