Assault: Bolt Driver Makes U-Turn, Apologize To Abia Lawmaker
An e-hailing bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who was allegedly assaulted by the House of Representatives member representing ABA North/South of Abia State, Alex Ikwechegh, has made a U-turn and beg the lawmaker.
Osun Defender reports that Ikwechegh had on October 28 assaulted the Bolt driver who went to deliver a package to him at his residence.
In a viral video, Abuwatseya captured the altercation at Ikwechegh’s residence in Maitama, Abuja.
The footage shows the visibly angry lawmaker repeatedly slapping and insulting the driver after the driver asked him to come outside to collect a package of snails meant for delivery.
The lawmaker in the video, also said he can make the driver disappear without traces.
However, in a surprising turn of event, Abuwatseya, in a video statement released on Thursday, expressed regret for provoking Ikwechegh and asked Nigerians for forgiveness.
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.”
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“I want to use this medium to thank my family members, my parents, my brothers, my uncles and everybody that stood by me. I want to thank all of you. I love you all. Thank you. God bless Nigeria.”
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