The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has issued a strong condemnation of Alex Ikwechegh, the member representing Aba North and South in the Nigerian House of Representatives, following a viral video that allegedly shows him berating and threatening a Bolt driver in Abuja.
In a statement released on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, APGA reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and announced a formal investigation into Ikwechegh’s conduct. The statement read, “The attention of our great party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, has been drawn to a viral video of alleged assault meted out to a citizen by the Honourable member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Alex Ikwechegh. As a political party founded on respect for human rights, we roundly condemn the action of our said member.”
The video reportedly shows Ikwechegh in a heated exchange with the Bolt driver, who had delivered a service to the lawmaker’s residence. In the video, Ikwechegh can be heard questioning the driver, “Do you know where you are? Do you know who I am?” The driver, insisting on payment, responded, “I don’t want to know, just pay me and let me go.” The confrontation escalated, with Ikwechegh allegedly refusing to pay and making a chilling threat: “I can make this man disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing would happen.”
APGA’s statement emphasized that the party does not condone any actions that undermine human dignity. “In APGA, we are our Brother’s and Sister’s keeper, and it cannot be any other way,” it asserted. The party announced plans to establish a disciplinary committee to investigate the incident, assuring that appropriate sanctions would be enforced if Ikwechegh is found wanting.
The party’s decisive response underscores its commitment to holding public officials accountable and upholding the ideals of dignity and respect espoused by APGA’s founding leaders.
