Alex Ikwechegh vs cab driver: Ohanaeze Ndigbo makes strong statement

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an Apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, has demanded that Alex Ikwechegh, the member of the House of Representatives who represents Aba North and South, be arrested right now for attacking a taxi driver in Abuja.

Ohanaeze said that Ikwechegh’s “appalling” behaviour against the cab driver was disappointing and damaged the Southeast’s name.

While delivering a parcel in the Maitama neighbourhood of Abuja, a confrontation broke out between the politician and Stephen Abuwatseya, the cab driver.

Following the argument, the legislator attacked the taxi driver and threatened to have him expelled from Nigeria.

Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, condemned Ikwechegh’s action and requested Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, to invite the lawmaker for interrogation.

According to Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze is adamant that all significant Nigerians must loudly condemn the widespread evil of hate speech, violence, and intimidation in the country.

He signed the following statement: “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,” he declared.

By formally inviting Rep. Ikwechegh to be questioned, he urged the Inspector General of Police to act swiftly and decisively.

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