Alex Ikwechegh
9 Nov
Lawyers offering pro bono legal service in the case involving the alleged assault of a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseye by a House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Alex Ikwechegh
31 Oct
A Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja has granted bail in the sum of N500, 000 to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, following an alleged assault on Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver.
29 Oct
Members of the House of Representatives are considering punitive measures against one of their own, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh for assaulting an e-hailing cab driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya. The Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary session, directed the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges to probe into the issue and…
29 Oct
House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh who assaulted an e-hailing driver, has formally issued an apology to Nigerians. The representative admitted his actions fell short of the standards expected of a public official and expressed regret over the harm caused to the driver, the public, and his constituents. “I recognize the trust placed in me…
28 Oct
Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing driver, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member, of physical assault and abuse of power. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, verbally and physically assaulting the driver for requesting him to step…
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