[VIDEO] ‘Nigeria should unite,’ Bolt driver apologises to Abia Rep, Alex Ikwechegh

An Abuja Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has issued an apology to Abia Federal Lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh, who had assaulted him.

Abuwatseya acknowledged that his provocative remarks contributed to the misunderstanding with Ikwechegh and expressed regret for his role in the incident.

In a video released on Thursday, the driver appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness and urged them to move on from the situation.

He said: “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 apologize 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.”

On October 28, House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State, Alex Ikwechegh, assaulted a Bolt driver while he was delivering a package to his residence in Abuja.

In the footage, Ikwechegh can be seen repeatedly slapping and insulting the driver, while also threatening to make him “disappear” from Nigeria.

Ikwechegh was later arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.