[4] Ikwechegh started his career as a politician by contesting successfully for the chairmanship of Aba North Local Government, Abia State, Nigeria.
Ikwechegh started GrossField Group as a construction, real estate, oil and gas company.
Later in his career, he started Alex Ikwechegh Foundation providing educational support and relief materials for the less privileged and victims of social, artificial and natural disasters in Nigeria.
[7] In October 2024, Ikwechegh was arrested by the Nigerian police for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver in Abuja while refusing to pay for a delivery service.
[9] Following extensive public criticism, Ikwechegh apologised for his actions and said that he had reached a "respectful resolution" with the driver.