Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives who assaulted an e-hailing driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has issued a public apology for his actions.
In his statement issued on Tuesday, October 29, the lawmaker confirmed his misdeeds, acknowledging that the incident, which took place on Sunday, did not reflect the values he upholds.
"I sincerely apologise for my words and actions during this incident," he said, emphasising the weight of his role as a public servant.
"I understand how my words can impact others and am committed to taking accountability."
Ikwechegh disclosed that he and Abuwatseya had pursued alternative dispute resolution methods, ultimately reaching a "respectful resolution" he intends to honour.
His apology below;
*Press Statement*
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
*Apology Regarding Recent Interaction with Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya*
*Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 29, 2024* – I wish to address an incident that occurred on Sunday involving an unfortunate exchange with Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing cab driver.
What began as a misunderstanding escalated into actions and remarks I deeply regret, which do not reflect the values and character I strive to uphold, both as a citizen and as a representative of the people.
I sincerely apologize for my words and actions during this incident. I recognize the distress and frustration this has caused Citizen Abuwatseya, his family, and the public at large. As a public servant, I understand the weight of my role and how my words can impact others.
While I am human and not infallible, I remain accountable for my actions. Citizen Abuwatseya and I have explored alternative dispute resolution methods to address this issue and have reached a respectful resolution, which I am committed to following through.
Furthermore, I extend my heartfelt apologies to the Inspector General of Police, recognizing the unintended disparagement my remarks may have caused to his person, his office, and the entire institution. I reaffirm my respect for the Nigerian Police Force and the Inspector General's commitment to maintaining law and order.
Additionally, I extend my sincere apologies to the leadership and members of this House and the National Assembly as a whole for any deficit in goodwill this incident may have caused. I am aware that my actions reflect not only on myself but also on this esteemed institution and the trust that the public places in us.
This incident has been a humbling reminder of the necessity for restraint and self-control, especially in challenging circumstances. I sincerely apologize for any pain or discomfort my actions may have caused, and I am committed to learning from this experience to grow into a better citizen and a more empathetic representative of the people.
This experience is particularly disheartening given my recent achievements in constituency engagement, including ma
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1. If this incident was not filmed… will you be apologising?
2. If the public didn’t react, will you be apologising?
3. In this apology, you said nothing about the utterances you made especially making people disappear. Nigeria has a serious proble m of insecurit y and a lot of people have disappeared lately.
For someone like me, that statement is a lot. You need to be clear on or about that.
4. You are a public servan t, you should never be a b ully. Using your office to bu lly people is unacceptable. I suggest you book sessions with me to talk about this because it is a problem so that you can perhaps seek real therapy and psychiatri c help if need be. That fury was not normal. Especially knowing that you are filmed and still going w ild.
5. Apologies to the taxi man or not… I think there is need for you to face consequences for your actions because you constituted public nusicanc e further affecting the image of our nation negatively and not to mention that you caused some of us psychological pains as a result.
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