Nigeria: ‘We’ve become friends,’ Abia lawmaker claims after assault scandal

Abia lawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, has claimed that he has become friends with a cab driver he assaulted last year. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency, was heavily criticized for repeatedly slapping and insulting the driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who had delivered a package to his Abuja residence.

In a recent interview monitored by TRIBUNE ONLINE, Ikwechegh described the incident as “unfortunate” and a “low moment” for him. He also claimed that he and…