Tracy Ohiri Apologises To Works Minister Dave Umahi Over Allegations
Businesswoman Tracy Ohiri has apologised to Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over allegations she previously made against him. Ohiri, who had earlier accused the former Ebonyi State governor of misconduct and issues related to a contract, issued the apology in a video message after what she described as extensive consultations with her family, friends and legal team. She said a careful review of the events surrounding the controversy made her realise the need to allow peace to prevail and move on from the matter. “Good day Nigerians! After proper consultation with my family, friends and legal team and a pain-taking review of events of the past weeks, I have come to the conclusion that it’s important we give peace a chance. I admit that engineer deacon David Omani, the former governor of the Boeing state and the current minister of works did not inform me that what happened to the mainland engineers would happen to me if I visit a Boeing state. I do not know the mainland engineers except what I read about them on the internet and what I heard from people. “I apologize to engineer deacon David Omani for the embarrassment this allegation may have cost him and his family. I sincerely apologize to his family, to my own family, friends and everyone who felt hurt and embarrassed with what happened. “I never said engineer deacon David Omani tied towel to meet me in a hotel room. I apologize if the allegations have been magnified and taken out of context. My family and I have decided to move on and face our lives and business. I will want everyone to respect this decision. “On the issue of the contract, I admit there was no formally signed agreement between deacon David Omani and I. Although the job was done and delivered to his aides, they might have used the material for campaign purposes without informing him and without him knowing about it. I apologize sincerely for any misgivings that this might have cursed. Thank you so much and God bless each and every one of us. Thank you.” She also admitted there was no formally signed agreement between her and the minister concerning the alleged contract, adding that any materials produced may have been used by members of his team without his knowledge. Ohiri said she and her family have now chosen to move forward and focus on their lives and business while urging the public to respect their decision. 🚨 JUST IN: Tracy Ohiri publicly retracts allegations against Works Minister David Umahi In an emotional TV appearance today, businesswoman Tracy Ohiri withdrew her February claims that Senator David Umahi owed her over ₦300 million for 2014 campaign services and made… pic.twitter.com/bNwRItHc04 — Bia Pulse (@BiaPulse) March 11, 2026