WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied allegations by Nigerian businesswoman Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri that he refused to pay her ₦200m for promotional items she allegedly supplied for his 2014 governorship campaign. “Has she started again? Tracynither, the so-called content creator, has spent the last two years ranting on social media with unfounded accusations against the honourable minister of works,” —Sahara reporters quoted him as saying. Orji questioned why the allegations only resurfaced after Umahi’s appointment as a minister, noting that the businesswoman never raised the issue publicly during his eight-year tenure as Governor of Ebonyi State. “It may interest you to know that during the honourable minister’s eight years as Governor of Ebonyi State, this woman never made such claims on any platform. It was only after his appointment as minister that she suddenly resurfaced with these allegations,” he added. The media aide further argued that despite her online activism, Ohiri has not pursued legal action or reported the matter to law enforcement. “She has been very active on social media, yet she has not reported the matter to the police or taken any legal action. I have no further response until she surfaces again,” Orji stated. GWG.ng reports that Ohiri had accused Umahi of deliberately withholding payment for the campaign materials because she rejected his alleged sexual advances. She has been vocal about her demands, staging public protests and calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene. Suspense As Lady Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Minister (Video)
Umahi’s Special Adviser on Media, Uchenna Orji, dismissed the claims as baseless, describing them as a social media stunt aimed at tarnishing the minister’s reputation.
The controversy continues to spark reactions, with many Nigerians weighing in on the allegations and Umahi’s response.
‘Go To Police” Umahi Dares Lady Who Accused Him Of Sexual Harassment, Over Alleged N200m Debt
