The law firm Deji Adeyanju and Partners has announced its withdrawal from representing a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who was allegedly assaulted by Alex Ikwechegh, the House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State.
Popular activist Deji Adeyanju shared this update on X on Friday.
According to a report by PUNCH Online, the incident occurred on October 28, 2024, when Ikwechegh allegedly assaulted Abuwatseya, who had arrived to deliver a package to him.
A viral video captured the altercation at Ikwechegh’s residence in Maitama, Abuja, showing the lawmaker repeatedly slapping and insulting Abuwatseya, who had requested that Ikwechegh come outside to collect a package of snails meant for delivery.
The incident was widely condemned by Nigerians, who called for an investigation.
After an interrogation at the Federal Capital Territory Police…