
Abia Federal House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh was filmed assaulting a delivery driver, threatening to imprison him without consequences. The incident, captured on video, has sparked outrage and demands for accountability from public officials, highlighting concerns over the treatment of delivery workers in Nigeria.
In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the Federal House of Representatives from Abia State, was filmed assaulting a delivery driver. The video, which quickly went viral, shows Ikwechegh slapping the driver twice and threatening to imprison him in his generator house, asserting that “nothing will happen” as a consequence of his actions.
The confrontation reportedly occurred when the driver attempted to deliver a package, leading to a heated exchange. Eyewitnesses have expressed disbelief and condemnation of Ikwechegh's behavior, calling for accountability from public officials. Social media users have flooded platforms with reactions, demanding justice for the driver and urging a thorough investigation into the incident.
Calls for the removal of Ikwechegh from office have emerged, with various advocacy groups highlighting the need for stricter regulations and oversight of elected officials. The driver, visibly shaken in the footage, has not yet released a statement regarding any legal actions he might pursue against the politician.