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“I owe nobody. I have served as deputy governor and governor, and no one has ever accused me of har@ssment. What I see on social media only makes me stronger.

"If it is Natasha that is accusing me of chasing her, then my face will be bolder. "

"Not anyhow person will accuse… pic.twitter.com/GScvzwZUOO

— Very Nigerian (@theverynigerian) February 28, 2026

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied allegations of indebtedness and harassment circulating on social media, insisting that he owes no one and has maintained a clean record throughout his years in public office.

Responding to critics over claims that he refused to pay a woman identified as Tracy Ohiri, Umahi said the allegations were baseless and driven by social media speculation.

“I owe nobody. I have served as deputy governor and governor, and no one has ever accused me of harassment. What I see on social media only makes me stronger,” he said.

The former Ebonyi State governor dismissed claims that he had pursued any woman over a long period, describing such allegations as unfounded.

“If it were Senator Natasha Akpoti who claimed I was chasing her, my response would be bolder, not just anyone accusing this handsome man of pursuing her for 12 years. This is all social media talk,” he added.

Umahi further urged the public to focus on more pressing global issues, including tensions in the Middle East.

“I think we should shift our attention to the war in Iran and allow me to rest,” he said.

The controversy followed an earlier confrontation between activist Omoyele Sowore and the minister over the reported arrest of a woman who alleged that Umahi owed her about N250 million.

The woman’s lawyer also alleged that the minister owed money to more than 20 women, claiming the debts arose from failed personal relationships, allegations Umahi has strongly denied.

Lionnation:
But of a truth that woman is too urgly to be chased by handsome Dave

SmartPolician:
Senator Natasha is the most beautiful politician in the history of Nigeria, so I totally understand Umahi's position on the matter. Whichever is the case, Tinubu should probe him.

badoh:
Some people dont even want to know whether the woman is falsely accusing Umahi or not, they just want to drag Umahi because he's working for the current administration. If the woman actually believe Umahi owes her, she should take the case to court and stop seeking help via social media.

condralbedez:
Rubbish talk.
If you were accused in future for chasing Natasha, don't just come and defend yourself, because you are indirectly telling us that you like her.

ElevationD:
What an irresponsible example from the ever arrogant David Umahi. By effect he has labeled Senator Natasha as an accuser of men.

If he does not owe the woman, she’ll not be calling him out. The sum talked about is not little. Some wicked leaders never want to pay for what they owe.

He deserves a very brutal response from Senator Natasha.

Attention must not be diverted to the war in the Middle East. If the woman did not deserve his attention, why get the police to arrest her all the way in Enugu and bring her to Abuja. Unfortunately for the arrogant man, he met Sowore and Senator Ireti Kingibe on ground. If she does not have evidence of the debt, she’ll not be calling him out.