APGA Condemns Lawmaker for Assaulting Bolt Driver, Considers Disciplinary Action

By Iyojo Ameh

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has taken a strong stance against Honourable Alexander Ikwechegh, a lawmaker representing Aba North and South in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, following allegations of assaulting a Bolt driver in Abuja.

The party’s leadership publicly condemned the incident and is reportedly considering disciplinary action against the legislator to address this unacceptable behavior and uphold the party’s standards.

The assault sparked public criticism, prompting APGA to emphasize its commitment to accountability and respect within its ranks.

The spokesman of the party, Mazi Ejimofor Opara disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

He expressed APGA’s commitment to human rights and announcing a formal investigation into Ikwechegh’s silly behavior.
However, Mazi Opara called on all party members and elected officials to maintain high standards of decorum and civility in all engagements.

The statement reads, “As a political party founded on respect for Human Rights, we roundly condemn the action of our said member and Federal Parliamentarian, Alex Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, on the platform of our great Party.

“As a party, we are founded on the basic principles of upholding the dignity of all humans, irrespective of class, creed and/or ethnicity.

“The recent video allegedly showing Ikwechegh assaulting a cab driver is totally unacceptable and runs counter to what our Party – APGA – represents.

“In line with APGA’s constitution, the Leadership of the Party shall set up a disciplinary committee to investigate the act, and if found wanting, appropriate sanctions shall be meted on him in line with the Constitution of APGA.

“Our party shall not tolerate any verifiable conduct that is not in tandem with the ideals of our founding fathers. In APGA, we are our Brother’s and Sister’s keeper and it cannot be any other way.”