- Alex Ikwechegh apologised to the public for assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, on Sunday, October 27
- He apologised for using the name of the Inspector General of Police to intimidate Abuwatseya
- He also extended his apology to the House of Representatives, the National Assembly and the victim for the frustration and distress the incident caused
The lawmaker representing Aba North/Aba South in the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, has tendered a public apology for assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.
In a statement released on his Instagram page on Tuesday, October 29, Ikwechegh said he regrets his actions and the incident, which do not reflect the values and character he strives to uphold as a citizen and representative.
He also apologised to the Inspector-General of Police, the House of Representatives and the National Assembly for “any deficit in goodwill” the incident may have caused.
The statement reads, "I sincerely apologise for my words and actions during this incident. I recognise the distress and frustration this has caused Citizen Abuwatseya, his family, and the public at large. As a public servant, I understand the weight of my role and how my words can impact others.
“While I am human and not infallible, I remain accountable for my actions. Citizen Abuwatseya and I have explored alternative dispute resolution methods to address this issue and have reached a respectful resolution, which I am committed to following through.
“Furthermore, I extend my heartfelt apologies to the Inspector General of Police, recognising the unintended disparagement my remarks may have caused to his person, his office, and the entire institution.
“I reaffirm my respect for the Nigerian Police Force and the Inspector General's commitment to maintaining law and order.
“Additionally, I extend my sincere apologies to the leadership and members of this House and the National Assembly as a whole for any deficit in goodwill this incident may have caused. I am aware that my actions reflect not only on myself but also on this esteemed institution and the trust that the public places in us.”
Ikwechegh added that he is committed to using the incident as an opportunity to grow into a better citizen and a more empathetic representative of the people.
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