Alex Ikwechegh Pleads Not Guilty In Court For Assaulting Bolt Driver, Gets ₦500,000 Bail

Abia State federal lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, has been granted a ₦500,000 bail in the case involving the assault on a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.

The lawmaker was granted bail by a magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, on Wednesday following his arraignment by the Police.

He was granted bail with two sureties in like sum. The judge ruled that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide utility bills as proof of residence.

Ikwechegh was arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on assault and threat to life in charges filed by the office of the Inspector-General of Police.

The federal lawmaker, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The court, presided by His Worship, Abubakar Umar Sai’id,  adjourned to Friday, November 8, to begin hearing the charges brought against the House of Representatives member.

Naija News recalls that an altercation had ensued between the lawmaker and the bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, while delivering a package in the Maitama area of Abuja.

The disagreement led to the lawmaker assaulting the cab driver, threatening to make him disappear from Nigeria without any consequence.

A viral video circulating on social media reportedly shows Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency, slapping and verbally abusing the driver for requesting that he approach the car to receive a delivery.

In the footage, Ikwechegh is seen threatening the driver, claiming his position in the House of Representatives would shield him from repercussions, even if the Inspector-General of Police were informed.

He also allegedly damaged the driver’s phone, tore his clothes, and refused to pay for the service, threatening further harm.