Honorable Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, is at the centre of controversy following a viral video that appears to capture him assaulting an Uber driver at his residence in Maitama, Abuja.
According to the Uber driver, the dispute began when he requested that the lawmaker personally come outside to receive a delivery.
The video shows Hon. Ikwechegh, visibly upset, berating and cursing the driver, expressing anger over the perceived disrespect in being asked to step out.
Abia Federal House of Rep member Alex Ikwechegh ass@ults delivery driver, thre@tens to lock him up, make him disappear with no consequences.
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) October 28, 2024
As the tension escalates in the footage, Ikwechegh is seen slapping the driver multiple times, allegedly viewing the request as an affront to his status.
At one point in the video, Ikwechegh is reportedly heard threatening the Uber driver, saying he could make him “disappear” without repercussions.
A second part of the video, now widely shared online, shows the driver sitting in his car shirtless, alleging that the lawmaker tore his clothes during the altercation.
The incident has ignited a storm of public outrage on social media, with many Nigerians demanding accountability and justice for the driver.
MayJaYBaE wrote: “He said he’d make him disappear in Nigeria and nothing will happen on top say make he come collect item. He felt he disrespected him. A simple please bring in inside the house, just normal courtesy. He felt an ordinary Bolt driver should lick his ass. Stupid classism.”
ChuksOhaxx opined: “God don butter this guy bread.. find better lawyer and sue that man joor. Life changing opportunity with evidence. Lmao.”
Seankleann reacted: “Even if he sues for assault, as a member of House of Representatives, I dont think the @PoliceNG will do justice to this case. I strongly doubt the outcome favoring that Uber Driver, do you know why? Bcos he’s a NOBODY. Just watch how the matter would be swept under the carpet.”
HeDontMakeNoise noted: “I will make you dissappear and nothing will happen” ke??? This is enough to ruin his political career permanently but… You can already see retarded Nigerians, who are so in love with their chains, trying to justify these shameful actions.”
