The case was filed by the office of the Inspector-General of Police while the presiding judge is His Worship Abubakar Umar Sai’id.
Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, was granted bail of N500,000 by the Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, after he was caught on camera assaulting a Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya.
During the court session on Wednesday, Ikwechegh faced three counts bordering on abuse of office, assault, and threat to life.
The case was filed by the office of the Inspector-General of Police while the presiding judge is His Worship Abubakar Umar Sai’id.
Ikewechegh appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
His counsel made an oral application for bail, which was granted by His Worship Abubakar Umar Sai’id.
His bail was set at N500,000, with two sureties in like sum. The sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide utility bills as proof of residence.
The case was subsequently adjourned to November 8.
Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that Stephen Abuwatseya, an Abuja-based Bolt driver, had filed charges against Ikwechegh, over the assault incident.