Trending Now - Ohiri and Umahi Involved in Hotel Room Dispute
WHO:
Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri, a married businesswoman
David Umahi, Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State
Reuben Abati, former presidential aide
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central
Francis Nwaze, Senior Special Assistant on Media to David Umahi
Nigeria Police
WHAT:
Ohiri alleged that Umahi attempted to sleep with her and made several advances, including entering her hotel room with a towel around his waist.
Ohiri claims Umahi owes her N250 million for promotional materials supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign.
Ohiri is facing defamation charges filed by the Nigeria Police.
Umahi denied the allegations, describing Ohiri's claims as inconsistent and lacking coherence.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan called for calm and dialogue regarding the dispute.
A viral video surfaced in which Ohiri alleged assault and non-payment for campaign materials.
WHERE:
Abuja, Nigeria (location of the Magistrate court and where Ohiri spoke to reporters)
Kogi Central (Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's constituency)
WHEN:
March 1, 2026 (date of the news articles)
Ohiri's claims relate to events during Umahi's tenure as deputy governor and his 2014 campaign.
Ohiri was arrested prior to March 1, 2026, following a petition submitted by Umahi's lawyer.
WHY:
The dispute arose from alleged non-payment for campaign materials and claims of harassment by Umahi towards Ohiri.
HOW:
Ohiri reported her claims to the police, leading to her arrest.
Umahi's lawyer submitted a petition to the police, prompting an investigation.
Akpoti-Uduaghan intends to engage both parties for a resolution upon her return to Abuja.
QUOTES:
Ohiri: “As I started asking him for my payment, David was asking me out while I’m asking for my payment. I told him. ‘No Sir.’”
Akpoti-Uduaghan: “I would like to specially appreciate every Nigerian who spoke out and stood up for Tracy Nicholas Ohiri regarding her arrest.”
Umahi's statement: Claims Ohiri's allegations are “inconsistent, contradictory and lacking coherence.”
In Abuja, Nigeria, businesswoman Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri has accused Minister of Works David Umahi of making unwanted advances, including entering her hotel room while wearing only a towel, and claims he owes her N250 million for promotional materials from his 2014 campaign. Ohiri is now facing defamation charges filed by the Nigeria Police after she reported her allegations, while Umahi has denied the claims, calling them inconsistent and lacking coherence. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged for calm and dialogue between the parties involved and plans to facilitate a resolution upon her return to Abuja.