Works Minister, Umahi warns Sowore to shun dramatizing, attacks on public office holders 

By Uchenna Okeh Abakaliki 

The Minister of works, David Umahi has warned a human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore to shun indiscriminate attacks on public office holders or chasing relevance.

Umahi made this known through in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze on Wednesday.

He was reacting to a purported viral video firmed and circulated by the Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore on his social media handles.

“The misleading narrative being pushed by Sowore, the Minister did not deploy the police to settle any personal score. 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 lawyer, arrested her and invited the Minister in line with standard procedure for statements.

“Mr. Sowore’s attempt to dramatize this lawful process by staging a public spectacle is a familiar pattern of performative activism aimed at gaining attention rather than seeking truth. 

“The Minister, consistent with his character and respect for due process, declined to be drawn into theatrics and calmly disengaged.

“As it stands, the matter is under police investigation, where facts will determine the outcome.

“Activism, in its true sense, is not about indiscriminate attacks on public office holders or chasing relevance. It is about integrity, balance, and a genuine commitment to justice without prejudice or personal bias.

“The Minister of Works remains fully committed to transparency, respect to the rule of law, and the uninterrupted delivery of critical infrastructure for the benefit of Nigerians. 

He will continue to respect institutional processes and will not be distracted by calculated provocations.