Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied claims circulating online that he failed to pay a woman for work completed and allegedly made sexual advances.
Social media reports suggested that Umahi owes Ohiri N200 million for promotional materials allegedly supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign.
Responding to the allegations, Umahi described them as baseless and lacking credibility.
He argued that if the claim had come from a prominent public figure like Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, it might have carried weight, but current accusations appear designed for social media attention rather than grounded evidence.
“I owe nobody. If it’s Natasha that said I’m chasing her, my face would be bolder,” he stated, dismissing the accusations as online exaggeration.
Umahi urged the public to focus on more pressing issues, such as the escalating conflict in Iran, rather than online rumours.
His response highlights the growing influence of social media in shaping public perception of political figures.
