Following an incident involving an e-hailing driver at his home in Maitama, Abuja, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, the member of the House of Representatives for Aba North and Aba South, Abia State, has apologised publicly.
AFRIPOST reports that Stephen Abuwatseya, the driver, captured the incident on camera on Sunday and posted it online, where it immediately became popular.
Hon. Ikwechegh admitted in his apologetic statement that his actions did not live up to the standards of public service.
“As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people,” he stated.
“My behaviour fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry.”
He went on to express contrition for the hurt and humiliation his acts had caused Abuwatseya, his constituents, and the general public.
To help the Nigerian Police’s investigation and accountability efforts, Hon. Ikwechegh reaffirmed his cooperation with them.
The statement read, “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 behaviour 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 behaviour 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.”
It said, “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.
Ikwechegh noted that he was taking immediate steps to address the underlying issues that led to this incident.
“I am seeking professional counselling to ensure that such behaviour never happens again. Additionally, I will be engaging in community service initiatives focused on promoting respect, empathy, and understanding.”
However, he urged all Nigerians to join him 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,” Ikwechegh added.