Works minister, Umahi denies ordering Monarchs to protest against DUFUTH CMD, Agwu

By Uchenna Okeh Abakaliki 

The Minister of works, David Umahi on Monday denied ordering the traditional rulers of Uburu Community to protest against the Chief Medical director of the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, DUFUTH, Uzoma Agwu.

The former governor of Ebonyi State, Umahi made this known during a meeting with the traditional rulers and members of the Community.

He emphasized that he did not direct anyone to protest, adding that he has no hand in sponsoring a community protest against the hospital in Uburu. 

According to him: “I didn’t direct for any protest. The President General asked me in Abakaliki, ‘Shall we do protest?’ and I said no, don’t” Umahi stated.

He urged the community members to cease any form of petition writing going forward, and warned that this could play into the hands of those who wish to see the hospital fail.

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He advocated that the hospital CMD, Uzorma Agwu be allowed to serve out her tenure, emphasizing the importance of supporting the institution and allowing posterity to judge the leadership. 

“Let’s hand over the Hospital to her, she is our daughter. And I’m sure you all heard me very well. If we have our children that are in that hospital that are writing petition.

 “It is against the hospital. Do not write petition against anybody. You will be playing into the hands of our enemies. You will be playing into the hands of those who don’t want the hospital to thrive.”

The Minister highlighted the hospital’s achievements, particularly in providing critical care to cancer patients from across the region, not just Ohaozara.

He stressed that the hospital’s success is crucial and appealed for prayers to support its continued growth.

Umahi also announced that the state Governor, Francis Nwifuru has agreed to intervene in the matter, and bring resolution to all outstanding issues. 

“The governor graciously has agreed to step in. So let’s allow the governor to find out what is happening and get the problem solved.”

Umahi further pledged to collaborate with the head of SMEDAN to empower local business owners in the community and promised scholarships for academic pursuits, to be rolled out in phases.

He urged the youths of Uburu Community to sustain the tempo of progress and ensure that a new generation of influential personalities emerges, both in politics and business to carry the torch to be left behind by the older generation.