The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has addressed the dispute between popular businesswoman, Tracyniter (Tracy) Nicholas Ohiri, and her lawyer, Marshall Abubakar.
The businesswoman who previously accused Umahi of sexual
harassment and unpaid campaign-related debt recently accused the lawyer of
holding back her money.
She alleged that she was coerced into retracting her claims,
stressing that she was promised payment that was never fulfilled.
In a new video, Ohiri claimed that a lawyer, Marshal
Abubakar, pressured her to record the retraction and conveyed that Umahi had
agreed to compensate her.
Wading into the matter, Umahi, in a statement issued by his
media aide, Francis Nwaze, clarified that Marshall “acted in good faith and was
motivated solely by a desire to assist Mrs. Ohiri. His involvement was entirely
selfless and driven by a genuine effort to resolve the matter amicably.
“At no time did Barr. Marshall discusses or negotiates
payment of any money to Mrs. Ohiri. However, some associates and well-meaning
individuals independently approached him with the intention of helping her.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Honourable Minister had
clearly stated two conditions for resolving the matter: either the issue should
be determined in court, or Mrs. Ohiri should provide verifiable evidence,
including all relevant communications, to substantiate her claims.
“It must also be emphasized that Barr. Marshall Abubakar
conducted himself with utmost decency and integrity throughout. He neither
requested nor received any money from the Honourable Minister at any point.
“Following the failure to meet the stated conditions,
particularly the inability to provide credible and verifiable evidence, the
Minister has directed his legal team to proceed with all court processes to
ensure that the truth is fully established.
“The Minister further acknowledged that he had indicated to
Barr. Marshall that if Mrs. Ohiri could provide complete evidence, logs and
communications from the period in question, some friends and associates were
willing to contribute the sum of One Billion Naira (N1b). The Minister is still
waiting for the above.
“It is also worth noting that for several years, the
Minister chose to remain silent despite persistent provocations and public
attacks. This restraint was deliberate and guided by a commitment to focus on
state and national service rather than distractions. However, recent
developments have made it necessary to respond.
“The Honourable Minister therefore extends sincere
appreciation to Nigerians who have taken their time to examine the facts and
arrive at an informed understanding of the situation. There is growing
awareness that not everyone who presents themselves as a victim truly is one,
and that, in some cases, narratives are deliberately inverted.
“The Honourable Minister remains fully committed to his
mandate. He will not be distracted from the ongoing work of delivering critical
road infrastructure across the country. The focus remains on results, service,
and ensuring that Nigerians continue to benefit from projects that improve
connectivity, economic growth, and national development.
“We assure Nigerians that this administration will continue
to pursue its transformation agenda with dedication, transparency, and an
unwavering sense of responsibility”.
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