The House of Representatives has referred the member representing Aba South/Aba North Federal Constituency of Abia State, Alex Ikwechegh, to its Ethics and Privileges Committee for action after he was captured on camera assaulting a Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya.
Mr Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Ikwechegh on Zamfara Crescent in Maitama, Abuja on October 27 when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery.
The lawmaker threatened to make the driver “disappear” without consequences.
On Monday, he was interrogated by the police following a petition by Abuwatseya.
However, in a statement, the lawmaker said he was sorry for his actions, noting that they were unbecoming of a public official.
During plenary on Tuesday, the House resolved to refer Ikwechegh to the ethics committee following a motion of privilege moved by the House Leader, Prof Julius Ihonvbere.
Ihonvbere said the lawmaker brought the House into ridicule by his conduct.
Although Ikwechegh apologised to his colleagues saying, “I’m sorry,” he was referred to the ethics committee by the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu who presided over the session.
“It is not good for us to judge. Ikwechegh’s appeal was very emotional, touching, and remorseful. But that is not enough. Our rules must be complied with,” Kalu said.
