Minister of Works David Umahi has responded to businessman and socialite Cubana Chief Priest following criticism of his performance in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a video circulating on social media, Umahi appeared to take a swipe at the businessman, questioning his public comments about wealth and challenging him to demonstrate how he had used his resources to support people in his community.
The minister also referenced Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, arguing that genuinely wealthy individuals do not need to repeatedly announce their financial status.
Umahi said:
“You’re becoming very noisy. Money na water, how much do you have? Have you ever seen Dangote saying that I have money, or Otedola, saying that he’s rich? Money speaks for itself, it’s not by saying money na water. What have you done? How many of your people have you given scholarships?”
His comments followed a reported assessment by Cubana Chief Priest, who described Umahi as the second-worst minister the South-East had produced and questioned his performance, particularly in relation to the interests and development of the region.
The businessman’s criticism reportedly focused on what he considered inadequate contributions by the minister, prompting the latest exchange between the two public figures.
Umahi’s response shifted attention to the businessman’s personal wealth and social responsibilities, particularly whether he had invested in the education and welfare of people around him.
The disagreement has generated conversations on social media, with users discussing the minister’s performance in office, the concerns raised by Cubana Chief Priest and the responsibilities of wealthy individuals towards their communities.
However, the exchange has not settled the substantive question of Umahi’s performance as Works Minister, which would require an assessment of projects, delivery records and infrastructure development across the country.
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