Umahi Responds to Cubana Chief Priest After Socialite Criticises His Performance as Minister

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has responded to socialite Cubana Chief Priest following criticism of his performance in office, after the entertainer described him as the second-worst minister the South-East has produced.

Umahi made the remarks during a recent public engagement, where he criticised what he described as a growing culture of boasting about wealth and displaying affluence.

The minister questioned the tendency of some Nigerians to constantly announce how much money they have, arguing that genuine wealth should be reflected in people’s achievements and contributions rather than public declarations.

“We have become very noise-making. Every time, money na water. How much do you have? Have you ever seen water that have money? Have you ever seen children that say I have money, or say I have money, or poor?” Umahi said.

Although he did not mention Cubana Chief Priest by name in the reported remarks, his comments came about two weeks after the socialite criticised his performance as Minister of Works.

Cubana Chief Priest had described Umahi as the second-worst minister from the South-East and called on President Bola Tinubu to remove him from the position.

The socialite argued that the region had little to show for having one of its own heading the Federal Ministry of Works.

Umahi’s remarks focused on public displays of wealth and the importance of demonstrating achievements rather than constantly talking about money.

The exchange has drawn attention to the criticism of Umahi’s performance in office and the debate over what the South-East expects from its political representatives in the Federal Government.