The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has condemned the assault on a Bolt driver by Alex Ikwechegh, the member representing Aba North and South in the House of Representatives.
The incident, captured in a now-viral video, shows Ikwechegh assaulting the driver who was delivering an item to his home.
In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the party stated that the lawmaker’s actions are “condemnable in all ramifications” and fall short of the party’s constitution.
The party announced the formation of a disciplinary committee to investigate the matter and enforce appropriate sanctions if Ikwechegh is found guilty.
The statement reiterated APGA’s commitment to upholding dignity and integrity among its members and highlighted that conduct contrary to its values will not be tolerated.
Opara called on all party members and elected officials to maintain high standards of decorum and civility in all engagements.
Part of the statement read: “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.”
