In a surprising move, Stephen Abuwatseya, the Bolt driver allegedly assaulted by Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, House Representative for Aba North\/South, has publicly forgiven the lawmaker, urging Nigerians to \u201cforgive and forget.\u201d<\/p>\n
The incident, which quickly went viral, reportedly began when Ikwechegh slapped Abuwatseya, damaged his phone, and refused payment after a delivery dispute.<\/p>\n
Initially, Abuwatseya filed a complaint with police, leading to an investigation and Ikwechegh\u2019s scheduled arraignment. But in a Thursday video statement, Abuwatseya expressed regret over his role in the altercation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI apologize to Hon. Ikwechegh for any actions that may have provoked him,\u201d he stated, while calling on Nigerians to avoid divisions along tribal, religious, or regional lines.<\/p>\n
Referencing the Lord\u2019s Prayer, he reminded viewers, \u201cThere is no justice without forgiveness.\u201d Abuwatseya also extended thanks to his family and supporters, declaring his hope to move past the incident in the spirit of national unity.<\/p>\n
His unexpected plea has since sparked debate, with some applauding his call for peace, while others demand accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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