Alex Mascot Ikwechegh: Lawmaker who assaulted bolt driver quits APGA

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Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, the federal representative for Aba North/Aba South, submitted a resignation letter to his ward chairman and officially left the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) with immediate effect. The letter expressed gratitude to the party for the platform it provided but did not disclose a reason for the departure. The resignation follows his earlier involvement in a 2024 incident where he assaulted a bolt driver. APGA has not yet issued a public response, and the move is expected to prompt political reactions in Abia State, particularly in Aba. The development may affect party dynamics ahead of upcoming elections in the region.

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Single source: Blueprint. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by daily_post. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria.