Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has angrily dismissed sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by a woman identified as Tracy Nither Ohiri, describing the allegations as social media noise.
The former Ebonyi State governor, while addressing journalists on Saturday, insisted he owes nobody and has never harassed any woman throughout his years in public service.
In a rebuttal, Umahi declared that if it were Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accusing him, the situation would be different.
“I want to thank a lot of you who know me very well. I owe nobody. And of course, I presided over both men and women, and nobody ever said I harassed him or her.
“I was governor for eight years, and I did fantastic infrastructure. So nobody could come and accuse me wrongly unless the person is being mischievous.
“I owe nobody. If it’s Senator Natasha that said I’m chasing her, my face would be bolder, not anyhow person that’ll accuse this handsome man of chasing her for 12 years.
“It’s just for social media, but I think we can turn our attention to the war in Iran and allow Umahi to rest,” he said.
The controversy started after critics accused the minister of allegedly refusing to pay a woman for a job done because she rejected his supposed advances.
Umahi, however, brushed off the allegations, insisting they are unfounded and urging Nigerians to shift attention to more pressing matters.
