The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have condemned the recent actions of two Federal Representatives, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh and Hon. Aderemi Oseni.
Recall, In one of the videos, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, was seen raining degrading words and serious threats to the life of a young Bolt Driver, Stephen Abuwatseya whose only sin was to request that Hon. Ikwechegh come out of his house to receive a parcel sent via Courier.
Also, In the other more disturbing video, Aderemi A. Oseni, House Committee Chairman on FERMA, was seen in uncontrolled rage, tongue lashing and vituperatively addressing His Excellency, Dave Umahi, the Minister for Works, for what he assumed to be failure to deliver on mandate of Office. Instead of applying professional conduct and modesty, Hon. Oseni resorted to offensive assaults and defamatory assertions, such as stating that the Minister was incompetent, failure and unfit for the Office.
He went on to question the criteria for the nomination of Engr. Dave Umahi as Honourble Minister for Works, thus casting aspersions at the Minister, and demeaning the sense of judgement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR in making sound decision and laudable choices.
In a statement Signed by the National Deputy Secretary General, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor and Director Programme, National Civil Society Council of Nigeria, Mazi Oscar Kalu said, It is totally unacceptable for any civil and progressive mind to tolerate such abuse of an accomplished Engineer that was generally rated as one of the most performing past Governors in Nigeria in terms of Infrastructural Development and Resource Management, which undoubtedly informed the wise decision of President Tinubu to assign Engr. Dave Umahi to oversee the Ministry of Works.
Ikwechegh apologized for verbally assaulting a young Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, and the NCSCN commends his swift repentance. However, they demand he follows through on his promise to engage in community service and compensate Abuwatseya.
The Council also demands that Hon. Aderemi Oseni apologize to Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, for using unruly words and abusing his office. They call on the Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, to discipline Oseni.
The NCSCN gives an ultimatum of 7 working days for these demands to be met, after which they will implement their Action Plans.
The Council reassures Nigerians, especially the youth, that they will ensure justice prevails and no one is intimidated in their chosen careers.
