Dave Umahi Archives

Jul

24

2026

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Celebrates David Umahi at 63, Hails First Igbo Minister of Works as Symbol of New Political Awakening

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, PoliticsBirthday, Dave Umahi, Opinion, Politics

OHAFIATV | July 24, 2026 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Nweze Umahi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary, describing him as a distinguished public servant, accomplished administrator, and a symbol of a new political awakening for Ndigbo. In a press statement issued on Friday ahead of the celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation commended Umahi's contributions to Nigeria's infrastructure sector, stating that his leadership at the Federal Ministry of Works has introduced a new dimension to infrastructure development and public service delivery. The statement, jointly…

Jul

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Rejects Atiku’s Call For Umahi’s Suspension, Urges Due Process Over Mary Habila’s Death

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Atiku Abubakar, Dave Umahi, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

ABUJA — Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has rejected calls by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the suspension and resignation of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila, insisting that due process must take precedence over political pressure. In a statement issued on Friday and jointly signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Deputy Secretary General, Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation described the demands for Umahi's resignation as premature, politically motivated and inconsistent with the principles of justice and fairness. The group maintained that while the death of…

Apr

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umahi: No Igbo Should Cast Aspersions on Igbo Leaders – Ohanaeze Warns WinHomes CEO

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsDave Umahi, Opinion, Politics

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE: 11th April 2026 The apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has issued an unequivocal warning to all Igbos, urging them to desist from casting aspersions or engaging in campaigns of calumny against Igbo political leaders, particularly the Honorable Minister of Works, Senator Dave Nweze Umahi. The organization has expressed grave concern over the recent and disturbing patterns of deliberate attacks against Igbo leaders, which are not only unnecessary but deeply regrettable. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, after a thorough investigation and careful consideration of the facts, concluded that these attacks are orchestrated efforts aimed at undermining the collective…

Mar

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tracy Ohiri Needs Psychiatric Help; Nigerians, Ndigbo Compensated Her, Not Umahi – Ohanaeze Clarifies

Column, News, Opinion, Social IssuesDave Umahi, Metro, Opinion

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Press Release - 22nd March 2026 It is with a profound sense of responsibility and a deep commitment to truthfulness that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the paramount Igbo socio-cultural organization, issues this unequivocal statement to address the distressing circumstances surrounding Mrs. Tracy Nicholas Ohiri. We are bound by duty to delineate the facts with clarity and to extend our heartfelt concern for her wellbeing, as it appears evident that she may require immediate psychiatric intervention due to signs suggestive of dementia and memory loss. Our beloved sister, Mrs. Tracy Nicholas Ohiri, whose actions have regrettably transcended the boundaries of…

Mar

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nelan Engineers Were Victims Of Effium Crisis – Focus On Courts Not Umahi – Ohanaeze Advices Families

Opinion, PoliticsDave Umahi, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE - 17TH MARCH 2026 The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, extends its profound sympathies to the families and friends mourning the tragic loss of the five NELAN Consulting Engineers, who became unwitting victims during the peak of the violent communal conflict that erupted between EFFIUM and EZZA-EFFIUM in November 2021. This abhorrent conflict precipitated extensive loss of life and widespread destruction of property, casting a shadow of chaos and insecurity over the affected communities within Ebonyi State. It is imperative to acknowledge that the engineers from NELAN Consulting Engineering Firm were among the numerous…