The house of representatives has reacted to the trending video of one of its member Alex Ikwechegh representing Aba North/West in Abia state and an Uber drive.
In the video the law maker threatened to make him disappear and nothing will happen, the house in a statement by Akin Rotimi Junior and spokesman of the green chambers has said that as members they need to conduct themselves in a respectful manner both in Public and in private.
He therefore urged the public to remain calm as the matter is being handled by the Police and the house will continue to monitor the turn out of events to ensure justice is served.
The statement below..
The House of Representatives is monitoring media reports concerning an alleged incident involving Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia). These reports, which have garnered widespread media coverage and public attention, detail accusations of a physical confrontation with an e-hailing driver, Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, and the use of threatening language.
The 10th Assembly, House of Representatives, takes these allegations very seriously. As elected officials, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability in our official engagements and privately. Any behaviour that falls short of these standards is a matter of concern, and we are committed to addressing such issues with the utmost seriousness.
We are aware that the matter is now before the Nigeria Police, and we urge the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold.
We welcome further engagement from the public on the subject, which can be shared via email at akintunde.rotimi@nass.gov.ng, akinrotimi@gmail.com, even as we continue to monitor the situation.
We remain dedicated to upholding the values of accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior that define the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Signed
Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr.*
Spokesman, House of Representatives