Socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has renewed his criticism of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, challenging him to provide evidence of infrastructure projects delivered in the Southeast.
The latest exchange follows an earlier criticism by Cubana Chief Priest, who had described Umahi as the second-worst minister the Southeast had produced and questioned his performance despite his position in charge of the Federal Ministry of Works.
He had also called on President Bola Tinubu to replace ministers he considered ineffective.
Umahi reportedly responded to the criticism during a political gathering over the weekend, taking a swipe at people who make noise about their wealth and public achievements.
The minister argued that genuine wealth speaks for itself, rather than requiring public boasting. He cited prominent Nigerian businessmen Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola as examples of wealthy individuals who do not constantly announce their financial status.
“We are becoming very noisy. Money na water. How much do you have? Have you ever seen Dangote or Otedola saying that I have money? Money speaks for itself,” Umahi said.
Reacting to the minister’s remarks, Cubana Chief Priest took to social media to challenge him to showcase the projects his ministry had executed in the Southeast.
He accused Umahi of making political promises without delivering the level of development expected by residents of the region.
The socialite also questioned the minister’s alleged political plans for his son, warning against what he described as an attempt to turn governance into a family affair.
He further criticised the pace of development in Ebonyi State and other parts of the Southeast.
In his response, Cubana Chief Priest referred to Umahi as “Pharaoh” and demanded that the minister allow the people of the Southeast to enjoy the development they expect.
“Pharaoh, let our people go, Honourable Minister of Works; Pharaoh, let the people of the Southeast go,” he wrote.