A video showing the moment a House of Representatives member, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh slapped and verbally abused an Uber driver for refusing to enter his residence in Maitama, Abuja, to deliver a package has surfaced on social media.
According to the driver who filmed the ordeal, the Honourable representing the Aba North & South Federal Constituency became angered after he (the Uber driver) requested that the lawmaker come outside to receive his delivery.
A visibly angry Ikwechegh is seen verbally berating and cursing the driver for asking him to leave his convenience to receive his items.
As the altercation intensified between the duo, the lawmaker was filmed slapping the driver multiple times, insisting the request was disrespectful given his social status.
At one point, the lawmaker threatened the driving, saying he could make him “disappear” without facing any consequences.
The video has sparked widespread outrage across social media, as many calls on the authority to apprehend the lawmaker for threatening to make the Uber driver ‘disappear.’
How Nigerians reacted:
MayJaYBaE wrote: “He said he’d make him disappear in Nigeria and nothing will happen on top say make he come collect item. He felt he disrespected him. A simple please bring in inside the house, just normal courtesy. He felt an ordinary Bolt driver should lick his ass. Stupid classism.”
ChuksOhaxx opined: “God don butter this guy bread.. find better lawyer and sue that man joor. Life changing opportunity with evidence. Lmao.”
Seankleann reacted: “Even if he sues for assault, as a member of House of Representatives, I dont think the @PoliceNG will do justice to this case. I strongly doubt the outcome favoring that Uber Driver, do you know why? Bcos he’s a NOBODY. Just watch how the matter would be swept under the carpet.”
HeDontMakeNoise noted: “I will make you dissappear and nothing will happen” ke??? This is enough to ruin his political career permanently but… You can already see ret@rded Nigerians, who are so in love with their chains, trying to justify these shameful actions.”