Ikwechegh Spotted In ₦160M Car, Days After Exposing ₦1.15T “Missing” Funds

A video now trending across social media platforms shows Abia lawmaker Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh pulling into the National Assembly complex behind the wheel of a brand new Xpeng electric SUV.

The sleek luxury ride, reportedly valued at over N160 million, has sparked fresh questions barely weeks after the same legislator grilled finance officials over ₦1.15 trillion in approved capital projects that remain undisbursed.

NaijaChoice News monitored the clip, which has drawn thousands of reactions online since it surfaced. Many Nigerians recall how Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and Aba South, earned national praise in late February when he confronted Minister of Finance Wale Edun and then-Minister of State Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite during budget defence sessions.

He presented documents showing billions approved for critical infrastructure yet zero kobo released, despite fresh loans and record revenues from FIRS and Customs.

President Tinubu responded swiftly, removing Uzoka-Anite from her post on March 3 and replacing her with Taiwo Oyedele. The move cemented Ikwechegh’s image as a fearless voice against waste and misappropriation.

Yet the sudden appearance of the high-end Chinese EV has shifted the narrative. Critics on X and Facebook now ask the same question the lawmaker once posed: where exactly did the money come from?

Ikwechegh built his brand as “Onyeocha na Aba,” championing neglected projects and the common man in Aba and beyond. The optics of cruising in a vehicle most Nigerians can only dream of have left many wondering about the gap between words and lifestyle.

Supporters argue lawmakers earn legitimate allowances and some may have private businesses. Others insist public officials must show transparency when flaunting wealth amid widespread hardship.

As reactions continue to pour in, NaijaChoice News will keep tracking developments. Nigerians want clear answers on how a vocal defender of public funds now drives a luxury electric ride worth more than many annual salaries combined.

The conversation is far from over.