Abuja Bolt driver assault: House of Reps pleads for calm

The House of Representatives has urged the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold in the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault of a commercial driver by Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA-Abia).

In a statement obtained by Persecondnews on Tuesday, the spokesman for the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi, said the Green Chamber is monitoring media reports concerning the incident.

According to him, the reports, which have garnered widespread media coverage and public attention, detail accusations of a physical confrontation with an e-hailing driver, Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, and the use of threatening language.

He said:“The 10th Assembly, House of Representatives, takes these allegations very seriously. As elected officials, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability in our official engagements and privately.

“Any behaviour that falls short of these standards is a matter of concern, and we are committed to addressing such issues with the utmost seriousness.

“We are aware that the matter is now before the Nigeria Police, and we urge the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold.

“We welcome further engagement from the public on the subject, which can be shared via email at akintunde.rotimi@nass.gov.ng, akinrotimi@gmail.com, even as we continue to monitor the situation.”

The lawmaker restated the House’s commitment to upholding the values of accountability, transparency, and ethical behaviour that define the 10th House of Representatives.