Nigeria's House of Representatives decided against suspending lawmaker Alex Mascot Ikwechegh over an alleged assault on a cab driver. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu noted public outcry for action, while Ikwechegh apologized on the House floor.
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, announced that the House will not suspend lawmaker Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, despite calls for his suspension following an alleged assault on a cab driver. Kalu acknowledged that many Nigerians expect action against Ikwechegh, who faced public outrage over the incident involving an Uber driver in Abuja.
During a recent session, Ikwechegh addressed the matter, offering an apology for his actions. However, the situation has sparked significant public interest and debate regarding the accountability of lawmakers. In light of the allegations, the House has referred the case to the Ethics and Privileges Committee for further investigation.
The decision not to suspend Ikwechegh has drawn mixed reactions from the public and fellow lawmakers, with many expressing disappointment over what they perceive as a lack of decisive action.
