The House of Representatives member representing Aba South/North Federal Constituency of Abia State in the National Assembly, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, has begged Nigerians to forgive him over his savage behaviour and assault on a Bolt driver at his Abuja residence.
Hon. Ikwechegh was see in a viral video slapping and intimidating the driver who had gone to deliver snails to him.
Ikwechegh was simply enraged because the driver asked him to pick up the delivery.
As a typical Nigerian bigman, it seemed that did not sit well with him.
However, in a public statement titled ‘A Statement of Regret and Commitment to Justice’, Ikwechegh apologized for his actions, acknowledging that his behavior is “unacceptable” for a public official.
He promised to cooperate with the ongoing police investigation and to address the situation through professional counseling.
Ikwechegh stated, “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.”
He acknowledged the embarrassment and harm caused to the driver, his constituents, and the nation.
Read below his statement of apology, which he posted on social media:
“I, Honourable Alex Ikwechegh, Member of the House of Representatives, wish to address a deeply disturbing incident that occurred at my residence recently.
“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.
“I want to assure the public that I am fully cooperating with the Nigerian Police investigation into this matter. 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.
“Commitment to Change
“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.
“Call to Action
“I urge all Nigerians to join me in promoting a culture of respect, tolerance, and understanding. We must work together to build a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
“Thank you for your understanding, and I hope that you will join me on this journey towards healing and growth.
Sincerely,
Honourable Alex Ikwechegh
Member, House of Representatives.”
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