Shocking! Bolt Driver Apologises To Hon. Ikwechegh Who Slapped Him
Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver who was assaulted by a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Alex Ikwechegh, has tendered an apology to the lawmaker for provoking him which led to his losing his temper.
The sudden turn around marked a complete anti-climax to the recent dramatic encounter that led to the arraignment of the lawmaker before a Magistrate Court in Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory.
Ikwechegh had assaulted the Bolt driver in his residence located in the Maitama district of Abuja during an altercation over a package delivery.
In a video released on Thursday, November 7, 2024 which has gone viral, Abuwatseya expressed “regrets” for provoking Ikwechegh and asked Nigerians for forgiveness.
Abuwatseya appealed to everyone to put the incident behind them just as he thanked his family and well-wishers for their support over the issue.
Abuwatseya said; “My name is Stephen Abuwatseya. I had a misunderstanding with Rt. Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh a few days ago.
“I actually want to apologise to him for whatever I must have said or done to provoke him to that level of anger.
“I want to tell Nigerians that it’s not time for us to start dividing ourselves based on religion, tribe, or region. We should actually come together, see how we can unite this nation, and move it forward.
“Please, Nigerians, let’s forgive and forget, as it’s even contained in our Lord’s Prayer, that ‘Lord, please forgive us, as we forgive those who trespass against us.’
“For there is no justice without forgiveness. Thank you very much. I want to use this medium to thank my family members, my parents, my brothers, my uncles and everybody that stood by me. I want to thank all of you. I love you all. Thank you. God bless you,” he enthused.
Hon Ikwechegh, who was seen in a viral video slapped Abuwatseya three times and threatened to make him disappear from Nigeria, was granted bail in the sum of N500,000 by a Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, following his arraignment for assaulting Abuwatseya.
Ikwechegh was charged on three count bordering on abuse of office, assault, and threat to life but, when the charges were read to read him, he pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The case was filed by the office of the Inspector-General of Police while the presiding judge, is Abubakar Umar Sai’id.
Counsel to Ikwechegh made an oral application for bail, which was granted by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id in the sum of N500,000, with two sureties in like sum.
The case was accordingly, adjourned to November 8, 2024.
