The House of Representatives is monitoring media reports concerning an alleged incident involving Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia).
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The House of Representatives has broken its silence over assault allegation against one of its members, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia).
In a statement titled ‘Response to Allegations of Assault Involving Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia),’the spokesman of the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., urged the public to allow the police finish its investigation into the matter before the green chamber can interfere.
He said, “The House of Representatives is monitoring media reports concerning an alleged incident involving Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia). These reports, which have garnered widespread media coverage and public attention, detail accusations of a physical confrontation with an e-hailing driver, Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, and the use of threatening language.
“The 10th Assembly, House of Representatives, takes these allegations very seriously. As elected officials, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability in our official engagements and privately. Any behaviour that falls short of these standards is a matter of concern, and we are committed to addressing such issues with the utmost seriousness.
“We are aware that the matter is now before the Nigeria Police, and we urge the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold.”
He urged Nigerians to engage further welcome further with the House on the subject “via email at akintunde.rotimi@nass.gov.ng, akinrotimi@gmail.com, even as we continue to monitor the situation.”
He assured that the House of Representatives remains “dedicated to upholding the values of accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior that define the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”