Bolt driver apologises to Abia lawmaker

Abdullateef Fowewe

The bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who was involved in an altercation with the House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State in the National Assembly, Alex Ikwechegh has apologised to the lawmaker.

The driver was reportedly assaulted by the lawmaker after an altercation occurred during a package delivery.

In a video, Abuwatseya expressed regret for provoking Ikwechegh and asked Nigerians for forgiveness.

He also urged Nigerians to move on from the issue.

He could be heard saying, “Good day, Nigerians. My name is Stephen Abuwatseya. I had a misunderstanding with Rt. Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh a few days ago. I actually want to apologise to him for whatever I must have said or done to provoke him to that level of anger.

“I want to tell Nigerians that it’s not time for us to start dividing ourselves based on religion, tribes, or regions. We should actually come together, see how we can unite this nation, and move it forward.

“Please, Nigerians, let’s forgive and forget, as it’s even contained in our Lord’s Prayer, that ‘Lord, please forgive us, as we forgive those who trespass against us.’ For there is no justice without forgiveness. Thank you very much.

“I want to use this medium to thank my family members, my parents, my brothers, my uncles and everybody that stood by me. I want to thank all of you. I love you all. Thank you. God bless Nigeria.”

In a video captured by the driver on October 28, the lawmaker was seen visibly angry and physically assaulting the e-hailing driver for asking him to come outside to collect a package of snails meant for delivery.

The lawmaker, Ikwechegh had tendered a public apology, Dailyeconomy reports.