Nigerians have condemned a member of the Home of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, for assaulting an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to ship a package deal to him at his Maitama residence in Abuja.
PUNCH On-line reviews a viral video which emerged on social media displaying the lawmaker verbally and bodily assaulting the motive force, whose identify is but unknown, for telling him to return out and get the snail the motive force was meant to ship to him.
Within the video, the visibly angered member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency repeatedly insisted that the request was disrespectful given his social standing.
The All Progressives Grand Alliance member additionally threatened to make the motive force “disappear” with out going through any penalties. When the motive force requested the supply charge, the politician slapped him a number of occasions, querying if the motive force knew who he was speaking to.
He mentioned, “Have you learnt who I’m? I could make this man (driver) disappear from the entire of Nigeria, and nothing will occur. Are you able to think about this rat? I’m not going to present this boy one naira of my cash.
“I’m not going to name my policemen to beat you up. I’ll do this myself. I’ll present you that I’m an enormous brother. I’ll tie you up, lie you down and put you in my generator home. Have you learnt the place you’re? Since you noticed me sitting outdoors right here. Take a look at this monkey.”
Nevertheless, the video has sparked condemnations from Nigerians, who described the lawmaker’s outburst as pointless and the assault on the motive force as oppression and abuse of energy.
Reacting, a netizen who tweets as @Yucee_ wrote, “That is pure oppression and wickedness. 😦 so a Bolt driver went to ship one thing to a Politician, and this occurred simply because the motive force requested the person to return to the automotive to select up his stuff! That is presently occurring now at Maitama.”
On X, a person, @Nevosys, tweeted, “The Honourable anticipated a full supply, to not choose up gadgets himself. Supply drivers ought to deliver gadgets to recipients, not vice versa. However the bolt driver thought he was the principle guard to the boss. Most supply firms function that manner.”
One other netizen who tweets as @abalaka_sunday posted, “How about investigating and alluring him about people who have disappeared to this point and not using a hint? There’s an inclination he might must make some folks disappear from somebody or folks earlier than with out something occurring. From phrases folks use, it’s potential affirmation of their historic occasions.”
One other X.com person, Did, posting as @ndidi_patricia, wrote, “A misguided fool who abused the restricted energy he was given. What stops him from sending somebody to seize the package deal if he’s too large to select his personal package deal lol …this nation is in deep shit.”
A tweep, Hime Sama, who identifies as @himesama_01, posted, “Have you learnt who I’m?” Sure, we all know!” You’re one of many depraved, power-drunk people making life additional tough for Nigerians who’re already struggling the results of your greed and the unhealthy choices of your authorities. Completely revolting.”
One X.com person, Rachael Efe, posting as @richrayefe, wrote, “Energy intoxicates aswear. Such an irresponsible behaviour.”
A netizen, who tweets as @amourab, wrote, “The Nigerian dream is simply ‘the power to have cash and energy to oppress others and present that I go my neighbours.’ We’re typically not good folks.”
One other netizen who tweets as @Maliqifeoluwa, wrote, “Simply think about a federal HoR member talking this manner. These are the type of folks we vote into energy. People who find themselves presupposed to struggle for the lots are performing this manner, chai.”
One X.com person, Tweeter_Headmaster, posting as @nosafk, wrote, “The humorous factor is that the person informed the reality. Nothing will occur. Oppressors na dem be. Think about how many individuals have skilled such cruelty from the person. Na who dem catch be thief. Many others are doing worse. We solely don’t know. Even lots of these beneath this remark part are worse.”
On X, a person, @Timi_i_, wrote, “An identical scenario occurred within the UK yesterday. The mentioned MP is now beneath ‘voluntary investigation’ and has been administratively suspended by his occasion. Will the identical factor occur on this situation?”
