An Abuja Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya has apologised to the Abia federal lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh who assaulted him.
Abuwatseya said his provocative utterances caused a misunderstanding with Ikwechegh.
He asked Nigerians for forgiveness.
In a video released on Thursday, the Bolt driver urged Nigerians to move on from the incident.
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, the House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State, assaulted the Bolt driver while he was delivering a package at his residence in Abuja.
In the footage, the lawmaker repeatedly slapped and insulted the driver.
Ikwechegh also threatened to make the Bolt driver disappear from Nigeria.
He was subsequently arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Kuje area of the Federal Capital Territory.
During the court session on Wednesday, Ikwechegh faced three counts bordering on abuse of office, assault, and threat to life.
The case was filed by the office of the Inspector-General of Police while the presiding judge is His Worship, Abubakar Umar Sai’id.
Ikewechegh pleaded not guilty to the charges.
His counsel made an oral application for bail, which was granted by His Worship Abubakar Umar Sai’id.
His bail was set at N500,000, with two sureties in like sum. The sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide utility bills as proof of residence.
The case was subsequently adjourned to November 8.
