By Nkechi Eze
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, dismissed allegations circulating on social media by one TracyNither Ohiri, insisting that his record in public service speaks for itself and reaffirming his commitment to delivering critical infrastructure across the country.
Speaking during an inspection tour of major infrastructure projects in the South East, the Minister addressed the claims directly, rejecting them as unfounded and mischievous.
In an official signed statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, the Minister pointed to his long-standing record in leadership positions as evidence of his integrity.
“I want to thank a lot of you who know me very well. As party chairman, I owe nobody and of course I presided over both men and women, and nobody ever said I harassed him/her or I owe him/her,” Umahi said.
Reflecting on his years in executive office, he highlighted his experience as deputy governor and governor, stressing that his tenure was marked by notable infrastructure achievements.
“I was deputy governor, governor for eight years, and I did fantastic in infrastructure. So nobody could come and say he’s been owed unless the person is being mischievous,” he added.
Addressing the rapid spread of the allegations online, the Minister maintained that he was neither angered nor distracted, describing such episodes as part of public life.
“So what you read in social media, I’m not worried about it. It makes me stronger, and I’ve fought many battles, so this is nothing,” he said.
In a lighter moment that drew laughter from those present, Umahi employed humour to underscore what he described as the implausibility of the allegations.
“There’s nothing wrong to say, oh, you are chasing a woman but not anyhow person that will accuse this handsome man of chasing her for twelve years. That person must be the Queen of England. So, it’s just to make social media to be alive,” he remarked.
Beyond the humour, however, the Minister made it clear that his focus remains firmly on his official responsibilities.
“But I think we can turn our attention to the war in Iran now and then allow David Umahi to focus on his job,” he said, signalling his determination to remain concentrated on advancing the nation’s infrastructure agenda despite online distractions.
