Youths, women dismiss allegations against Umahi, back due process
Naija News • 2d ago
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Youth and women leaders from Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi state Friday condemned allegations levelled against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, by a businesswoman Tracy Ohiri and activist Omoyele Sowore.
Ohiri had alleged that the Minister owed her N280 million in campaign-related debts, among other claims circulating on social media.
Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, leaders of the women and youths including Mrs. Nnennaya Okorie, George Chimebere Nwoye, Odii Collins, Christopher, and Lazarus Ugochukwu Ngwee described the allegations as unfounded and a deliberate attempt to to tarnish the minister’s hard-earned reputation.
They said Ohiri made contradictory statements without presenting credible evidence to substantiate her claims, insist...