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‘He Tied A Towel And Came Into My Room’ – Woman Accuses Umahi.
Businesswoman Mrs. Tracyniter Nicholas Ohiri has accused the Minister of Works, David Umahi, of sexual harassment, intimidation, unlawful detention, and failing to pay for campaign promotional materials she claimed to have supplied.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ohiri made the allegations on Thursday while speaking to journalists in Abuja, stating that her business dealings with Umahi date back to before his election as Governor of Ebonyi State. She said she was contracted to produce corporate gift items for his campaign after submitting multiple presentations and quotations.
According to her, she was encouraged to proceed with production despite repeated requests for mobilisation funds, financing the project with personal savings and loans, including money set aside for her children’s school fees.
She alleged that during a business trip to Ebonyi, Umahi entered her hotel room inappropriately dressed and made advances toward her. “He tied a towel around his waist and came into my room, disturbing me,” she said, adding that she fled to a staff member’s room and spent the night there.
Ohiri claimed that the campaign items were delivered to the minister’s residence at her expense, but she was neither reimbursed for logistics nor paid for the goods. After waiting for one year and eight months post-election, she said the initial ₦25.4 million debt had grown to ₦304 million with interest.
She alleged that each time she demanded payment, Umahi made personal advances, which she rejected. “I told him to focus on paying me my money and stop asking me out,” she said, claiming her refusal led to hostility and threats.
Ohiri said that after threatening to stage a protest at the Government House over the unpaid debt, she received warnings against proceeding. She added that following a social media outcry, especially after her father’s death, security operatives arrested her at her home and transported her to Abuja. She claimed that during a police interaction, Umahi denied ever meeting her, which she countered with photographs and other evidence.
She is currently being arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Zone 2, Abuja, following a confrontation between Umahi and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the FCT Police Command on February 25, 2026. Sowore and other activists have besieged the court in solidarity, demanding justice.
Umahi Denies Allegations
Meanwhile, Umahi has denied directing police to target Ohiri over the campaign payment dispute. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, the minister described Ohiri’s claims as inconsistent, contradictory, and lacking clarity.
He said the police acted on a petition submitted by his lawyer, strictly within their constitutional mandate to maintain law and order and investigate complaints. Umahi’s office added that the arrest and subsequent invitation for statements were conducted in line with standard legal procedures.
The statement read:
“The Media Office of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, notes a video circulated by Omoyele Sowore attempting to publicly confront the Minister over a matter already before the authorities.
“The allegations by Mrs. Tracy Ohiri, which relate to alleged assault and unpaid campaign materials, have been publicly available since last year and have been repeatedly circulated online. Her accounts have been inconsistent, contradictory, and lacked coherence, a fact widely observed by the public.
“Contrary to the narrative pushed by Sowore, the Minister did not deploy police to settle a personal score. The Nigeria Police Force, acting within its mandate, responded to a petition from the Minister’s lawyer, arrested Mrs. Ohiri, and invited the Minister for statements according to standard procedure.
“Mr. Sowore’s public spectacle is performative activism aimed at attention rather than truth. The Minister, consistent with his respect for due process, declined to engage theatrically. The matter is under police investigation, and the facts will determine the outcome.”
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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