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Drama as Abia lawmaker assaults bolt driver, threatens to make him disappear

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By Francesca Hangeior

Member representing Aba North/Aba South federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has been caught on a viral video assaulting a Bolt driver sent to deliver a parcel in his Abuja residence.

The first-time lawmaker elected on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) was also heard on the video threatening he can make the driver disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing will happen.

He told the driver he was a Senator of the Republic threatening to deal with the driver, after slapping him three times, saying he will not pay for the service for disrespecting him.

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As of the time of filing this report, he was yet to respond to a WhatsApp message The Nation sent to his mobile. The spokesman of the House was also yet to respond.

Below is a full transcript of what transpired below the lawmaker and the driver: Hon. Alex: Do you know where you are? Do you know who I am? So, you think I will give you my money with the way you have spoken to me?
Driver: I did a job for you and you have to pay me.

Alex: You will not see a penny from me with this great level of disrespect. You are very stupid. Very very stupid (he makes a call and his heard talking to someone in phone). Madam, who is this stupid boy that you sent to this my house? Who is this foolish boy you sent to my house? How can this stupid idiot come to my house and say I am supposed to come and meet him in his car and collect the snails I am buying from you?

Can you imagine this rat? I can make this man disappear in the whole other Nigeria and nothing will happen. Can you imagine this rat? I am not going to give this boy one naira of my money. No, no, no. I am. Not going to give this silly boy one naira of my money

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Driver: You have been insulting me and I have been quiet.

Alex: And I pray that you do. I pray that you insult me. Can you please insult me? I am not going to call my policemen to beat you up. I will beat you up myself to show you that I am a big brother to you. I will slap the hell out of you, beat you up and you lock you up in my generator room. How dare you? Do you know who you are talking to? Do you know where you are? Is it because you see me sitting out here?

Driver: Please sir, pay me and let me go.

Alex: Look at this monkey oooh. Are you looking at me and thinking that you can beat me? Who do hell you think you are talking to (he slaps the driver)? Do you know who I am? I am a Senator of this Republic (another slap). Do you know who the fuck I am? How dare you?.

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Driver: Are you slapping me sir?

Alex: (seen picking up his phone) You see, in this place, I will deal with you.

Driver: Are you slapping me sir?

Alex: I just did and I am coming back. How dare you? His dare you? Howe dare you? Do you know who I am?

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Driver: Did you just slap me three times?

Alex: I just did twice and the third one, you will soon receive it. How dare you? Common get out of this place.

Driver: I need my payment. (Making a narration) This is where I am. I just got three slaps from this man because I told him to come. Get his stuff and pay me my money. He claims.. (Cuts in)

Alex: Tell them. My name is Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwecheg, a member of the House of Representatives. Tell them I slapped you. Call the Inspector General of Police. Call him, let him come here. Record me very well. You came to my house, you disrespect me.

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Driver: I did not disrespect you. I said pay me my money and let me leave.

Another slap ended the short video

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Senator Manu hosts Taraba Queens and Kings in NASS (Photos)

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The Senator representing Taraba Central, Manu Haruna on Tuesday hosted Taraba Queens and Kings in his office at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday.

Miss Taraba Queen Grace Sunday, the 7th titleholder, and Miss Taraba Queen Comfort Williams, the 10th titleholder, led the newly crowned state kings and queens in paying a courtesy visit to the former Deputy Governor of Taraba State.

Grace Sunday on behalf of the team expressed their appreciation for the Senator’s support and dedication to youth empowerment and community development within the Taraba Central and Taraba at large.

Senator Haruna hailed their achievements and encouraged them to continue serving as positive role models for the youth of Taraba State.

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*Kemi Ayelabola Sustains Tempo On Gender Equality For Women, Salutes Efforts Of Hon. Ogbara, House Leadership*

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Chairperson and Convener of Asiwaju Renewed Hope (ARH’23), Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola has added her voice to the call for gender equality for women, describing it as a moral imperative, as well as a key driver of sustainable development and social progress.

Kemi, a behavioral, developmental and child/young persons care professional currently based in the Republic of Ireland also commended the leadership of the House of Representatives, especially the Speaker, Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas (CFR) and the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu (CON) for their deliberate efforts to involve more women in critical decision-making, particularly in elective offices across the various tiers of government.

She further applauded the House leadership for the genuine commitment they exhibited at the international legislative dialogue on women and the constitutional amendment process in Nigeria, recently organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review.

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Similarly, Kemi equally gave kudos to the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara for her immense contributions in making a case for the women folks towards societal cohesion, gender parity, political participation/leadership so as to engender national development.

Olokode-Ayelabola stated this in a statement she made available to the media on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 noting that there was urgent need for collaboration and collective action by all stakeholders in tackling legal, social, religious and cultural vices and other societal challenges, that serve as impediments to women’s participation and empowerment in every strata of life.

“I must commend Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, the Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, for revisiting all the gender-based legislations of the 9th Assembly on women’s participation in politics and other sectorial matters and this is essentially crucial to building a stable and peaceful society and developing policies that respond to the specific needs of women while also creating a place of pride and dignity for them in the society through right legal and legislative frameworks.

“There is, therefore, an urgent need for the women to be adequately represented in political and economic decision-making at every level,” she said.

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Continuing, “As Nigeria strives for gender equality, women’s participation in political leadership remains a critical focal point. Sadly women face pitiable challenges in the political arena, therefore necessitating tailored approaches to enhance their opportunities and ensure protection from discrimination must never be compromised.

“I once appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March this year to step up the full implementation of 35% affirmative action of women in public governance and leadership; I have not backed out from this laudable advocacy and thankfully we have a compassionate and listening President who is already taking meaningful decisions in that direction and we must applaud His Excellency for that.

“We must however redouble our efforts to support women in decision-making roles, enabling them to effectively advocate for legislation and policies that advance the interests of women and girls. In alignment with these efforts, there should be legislative and constitutional reforms to ensure women’s equitable access to political spheres as voters, candidates, elected officials, political appointees and civil service executives as the case may be,” Olokode-Ayelabola stated.

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Reps Query Works Ministry Over N1.46bn Abandoned Road Project

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By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has quizzed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Dr Yakubu Adam, over the abandoned Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano road project of which payment had been made in full to the sum of N1.46 billion.
This was the resolution of the Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday at it’s resumed investigation when the Permanent Secretary appeared before it, after failing failing to honour it’s for two consecutive time over the matter.
The Committee chairman, Rep  Bamidele Salam, stated that the money for the project was a loan by the Federal Government.
Salam said: “You were invited concerning an exercise that is about to commence which is the inspection of critical national assets especially roads that were constructed in the last five years.
“Information we received from the debt management office indicated the number of roads were even undertaken with loans taken by the federal government. But in particular, a particular road with the title Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano road in Kaduna State awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works on the 5th of October 2022 and the sum of N1.461 billion to Messrs Jam Jam Dynamic Platform Limited.
“This road was supposed to be completed within 12 months. There’s an allegation that the road awarded in 2022 has not been started as we speak and there has been full payment of the sum by the Federal Ministry of Works to the contractor concerned.
“As a committee of equity, we believe strongly that we must give all parties fair hearing. You should provide information on the status of the road. We asked for certain documents to be provided and we expect that you would provide us with better insight so the committee can take a decision on the best way to ascertain the truthfulness of the claim that road has been done, while full payment has been effected to the contractor.”
In response, the Permanent Secretary said the amount was not for the entire stretch which is about 133km but a portion of the road.
According to him, the road was done in phases due to paucity of funds. He expressed surprise that the road had not been done.
Adam apologised for not honouring previous invitations, as be said he didn’t receive any.
The Committee ordered that the PS must come back on Monday and also directed him to submit all relevant documents related to the project by Friday, enable the members study the submission for a proper probe of the matter.
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