Viral Video by Omoyele Sowore Involving the Honourable Minister of Works at Police Headquarters

The Media Office of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, CON, has taken note of a video currently being circulated by Omoyele Sowore, in which he attempts to publicly confront and provoke the Minister over a matter already before the appropriate authorities.

This was made known in a press release signed by Mr. Francis Nwaze, FIPMD, Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media) in Abuja.

According to the statement, for clarity and public record, the allegations referenced by Mr. Sowore were made by Mrs. Tracy Ohiri and have been in the public domain since last year. The claims, bordering on alleged assault and unpaid campaign materials, have been repeatedly circulated through social media videos and publications.

It is important to state that her accounts have been inconsistent and contradictory, a fact widely observed by members of the public who have followed the matter over time.

Contrary to the narrative being promoted, the Honourable Minister did not deploy the police to settle any personal matter. The Nigeria Police Force, acting within its constitutional mandate to maintain law and order and investigate complaints, acted on a petition submitted by the Minister’s legal representative. The Police subsequently arrested Mrs. Ohiri and invited the Honourable Minister in line with standard investigative procedure for the purpose of obtaining statements.

Mr. Sowore’s attempt to dramatize this lawful process by staging a public spectacle reflects a pattern of performative activism aimed at drawing attention rather than allowing due process to take its course. The Honourable Minister, consistent with his respect for institutional procedures, declined to be drawn into theatrics and calmly disengaged.

As of this moment, the matter remains under investigation by the Police, where facts and evidence will determine the outcome.

Activism, in its true sense, is rooted in integrity, balance, and a genuine commitment to justice — not indiscriminate attacks on public office holders or actions calculated to generate public drama.

The Honourable Minister of Works remains fully committed to transparency, respect for the rule of law, and the uninterrupted delivery of critical infrastructure projects for the benefit of Nigerians. He will continue to uphold institutional processes and will not be distracted by calculated provocations.