Ohiri had previously taken to social media with the allegations, which also included claims of sexual harassment, generating widespread attention.

Minister of works, David Umahi, has instructed his legal team to pursue full court action against Tracy Ohiri following her repeated claims that he owes her N280 million for campaign materials.

Ohiri had previously taken to social media with the allegations, which also included claims of sexual harassment, generating widespread attention.

She was later arrested and prosecuted over the claims.

Her lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, had earlier intervened, prompting Ohiri to delete the posts and issue a public apology. Despite this, she resumed her allegations days later.

In a statement on Saturday, Umahi’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaz, said the Minister had informed Abubakar that if Ohiri could provide verifiable evidence, including communications and logs from the period in question, some of his associates were willing to contribute up to One Billion Naira (N1b) to settle her claims.

He said she has yet to provide such evidence.

The Minister emphasised that Abubakar acted in good faith and never negotiated any payment. Umahi set clear conditions for resolving the matter: either through the courts or by presenting credible evidence.

Nwaz said Umahi had remained silent for years despite persistent public attacks but decided to respond due to recent developments.

Umahi reiterated that he will not be distracted by the allegations and remains focused on delivering his mandate at the Ministry of Works, prioritising projects that enhance connectivity, economic growth, and national development.

“The administration will continue to pursue its transformation agenda with dedication, transparency, and an unwavering sense of responsibility,” he stated.

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