Assault on Bolt driver: Fresh trouble for House of Reps member

  • The House of Representatives has condemned a member caught in a viral video assaulting a ride-hailing driver
  • Akin Rotimi Jr, the spokesperson of the house, said the national assembly takes the allegation of assault seriously and condemned the development
  • According to Rotimi Jr, the House is monitoring the situation and urged the public to remain calm and allow the police to do their job

The House of Representatives has swiftly condemned the assault on a ride-hailing driver by one of its members, Alex Ikwechegh. A viral video showed Ikwechegh physically confronting and threatening Stephen Abuwatseya, sparking widespread outrage and calls for action.

In response, the House of Representatives issued a statement expressing serious concern over the incident. Spokesman Akin Rotimi Jr emphasized that the House takes allegations of misconduct seriously and holds its members to high standards of ethical conduct and accountability.