A woman identified as Tracy Ohiri has publicly withdrawn the allegations she previously made against Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi.
In a new video shared online, Ohiri apologised to the minister and stated that she never accused him of asking to meet her while tying a towel. Her statement comes after days of online controversy surrounding claims she had earlier made against the former governor of Ebonyi State.
However, the apology has sparked fresh reactions on social media, as earlier videos circulating online appear to show Ohiri making the same allegation she now denies.
Background of the controversy
The dispute began when Ohiri accused Umahi of making inappropriate advances toward her and claimed he owed her more than ₦300 million for campaign materials allegedly produced during his political activities.
The allegations quickly gained attention online, with social media users debating the claims and demanding clarification from both parties. The accusations also generated widespread reactions due to Umahi’s position as a senior government official.
Following the backlash and intense public discussion, Ohiri released a new video retracting the allegations and apologising to the minister.
