Nigerian Entertainment News: VeryDarkMan Initiates Legal Action Against Lawmaker Following Assault on Uber Driver
Social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has filed a legal petition against Federal House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, following a viral video showing the lawmaker allegedly assaulting a cab driver
The incident, captured on camera, depicts the Abia lawmaker threatening the driver, stating he would lock him up in his generator house and inflicting physical harm by slapping him. Ikwechegh also issued additional threats, implying the driver could “disappear” under his orders.
In the petition, VeryDarkMan has brought forward serious accusations against the lawmaker, including abuse of power, physical assault, attempted murder, and making life-threatening remarks.
The petition was co-signed by Deji Adeyanju, an activist and VeryDarkMan’s attorney, signaling widespread support.
The assaulted driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, shared his account of the event with VeryDarkMan in an interview on Monday, sparking significant online attention.
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