SocialMediaTrends: How Nigerians responded to Ikwechegh’s apology for Uber driver assault

The public apology tendered by the embattled House of Representatives member representing Aba South/North Federal Constituency of Abia State in the National Assembly, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, following his infamous assault on an Uber driver, has attracted reactions from many Nigerians.

Following public outrage over the brutal assault on the driver, Hon. Ikwechegh had released a statement pleading for forgiveness from Nigerians, saying that he regretted his actions.

In a statement he posted on his social media handle titled ‘A Statement of Regret and Commitment to Justice,’ the Abia lawmaker said: