The Nigeria Police has arraigned Rep. Alexander Mascot Ikewechegh.
Rep. Ikewechegh, a member of the House of Representatives representing Abia State was arrested and arraigned at he Kuje Magistrate Court for assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.
The charges brought against Ikewechegh by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit include abuse of office, assault, and threat to life.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
His attorney, Ody ESQ., submitted an oral application for bail, which was subsequently granted by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id.
The bail was set at N500,000, requiring the provision of two sureties in the same amount. The sureties must reside within the jurisdiction of the court and present utility bills as evidence of their residence.
The case has been scheduled for its next hearing on November 8, 2024.
This comes after the lawmaker had apologized to Abuwatseya and his colleagues for actions unexpected of a lawmaker.
It would also be recalled that the police had earlier in the day confirmed that the legal process against Ikwechegh was moving forward.
A post on X by Force Police Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi read, “RULE OF LAW: POLICE PROSECUTES HON ALEXANDER IKWEGH FOR ASSAULT.. Details soon.”
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