The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has stated that it will begin an investigation into the alleged assault of a driver in Abuja by its member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, News About Nigeria reports.
The party disclosed this in a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, on Monday.
Ikwechegh was seen in a recent video that went viral allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver who came to deliver an item at his residence.
APGA, while reacting to the viral video, said the lawmaker’s reaction is condemnable in all ramifications, adding that as a lawmaker under its platform, his behaviour fell short of the party’s constitution.
It noted that the party was founded on the basic principles of upholding the dignity of all humans, irrespective of class, creed, and/or ethnicity.
The statement reads, “The attention of our great party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, has been drawn to a viral video of alleged assault meted out to a citizen by the Honourable member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Alex Ikwechegh.
“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.”
