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‘Your Action Tarnishes The Reputation Of Southeast’ – Ohanaeze Knocks Alex Ikwechegh
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticized the House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South, Alex Ikwechegh, over the assault on a cab driver in Abuja.
Naija News reported that an altercation had ensued between the lawmaker and the cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, while delivering a package in the Maitama area of Abuja.
The disagreement led to the lawmaker assaulting the cab driver, threatening to make him disappear from Nigeria without any consequence.
Condemning Ikwechegh’s action, Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in a statement, expressed disappointment with Ikwechegh’s action against the cab driver, stating that it tarnished the reputation of the Southeast region.
Isiguzoro urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to invite the lawmaker for questioning, stating that allowing such behaviour to go unchecked would signal a dangerous precedent that undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in elected representatives.
The statement reads: “Ohanaeze stands united in its unwavering commitment to justice, respect, and the cultural integrity of the Igbo people.
“We have been appalled by the shocking and unacceptable behavior displayed by Honorable Alex Ikwechegh, the member of the House of Representatives representing Aba North and South, who has been implicated in a violent altercation with an Uber driver in Abuja, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya.
“This incident, characterized by the use of threatening language and physical aggression, not only endangers the life of an individual but also tarnishes the reputation of the Southeast region.
“It is vital to emphasize that the actions of Rep Ikwechegh stand in stark contrast to the cherished norms and values that define us as a people.
“As Igbo, we are driven by principles of respect, communal harmony, and the protection of the vulnerable.
“The reported assault on Mr. Abuwatseya reflects not merely a personal failing but a broader societal issue that must be addressed with the utmost seriousness.
“Allowing such behavior to go unchecked would signal a dangerous precedent that undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in our elected representatives.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally asserts that there is no amount of image management or public relations maneuvering that can protect Rep Ikwechegh from his rightful confrontation with the law.
“Public servants must be held to the highest standards of behavior, particularly when they wield authority over others.”