Prosper Okoye
Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Saturday denied allegations of sexual harassment and financial misconduct, including claims that he owes a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, 200 million naira for campaign materials supplied during his 2014 governorship bid.
The accusations, which have gained traction on social media in recent weeks, prompted Umahi to speak to journalists after inspecting progress on the Onitsha–Awka–Enugu expressway in the southeast.
He described the claims as baseless and politically motivated, insisting they were distractions from his work on infrastructure delivery.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“I cannot be bullied on social media,” Umahi said. “If you are paid to insult me, it won’t shut my mouth. I am not distracted.”
He said the matter was already before the courts and challenged his accusers to provide proof. “If you allege, you must prove it in court,” he added.
Umahi linked the controversy to resistance against reforms in the works ministry, saying efforts to enforce stricter contract standards had unsettled vested interests. “Contracts are no longer business as usual,” he said, adding that his ministry would not lower standards.
The minister expressed satisfaction with progress on the highway project, saying about 20 kilometres of the concrete section had been completed, with 13 kilometres outstanding. He urged contractors to meet an April deadline ahead of the rainy season and defended the use of concrete, saying it offered longer durability than asphalt.
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Umahi also called on residents of the southeast to support President Bola Tinubu, arguing that continued backing would sustain development in the region.
The allegations have drawn wider attention, including comments from activist Omoyele Sowore and calls from civil society groups for transparency, as the case continues in court.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
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