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Work Minister, Umahi Under Fire As Angry Senators Demand Investigation
David Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi State, is currently under intense scrutiny following a demand by a group of Nigerian senators for a formal investigation into his actions and conduct.
The senators have raised serious concerns, calling for a thorough probe into alleged instances of abuse of office, corruption, and other potentially questionable practices related to Umahi’s governance. This demand for an investigation has gained considerable attention, especially given the growing dissatisfaction with his leadership style and various controversies that have surrounded him in recent times.
The issues fueling this investigation request range from the management of Ebonyi State’s resources to accusations of misappropriation of funds. Additionally, some lawmakers have pointed to Umahi’s political activities, including his involvement in national politics, as areas that warrant closer examination. The senators’ calls for action seem to be driven by a belief that Umahi may have overstepped his boundaries in several respects, potentially compromising his integrity as a public official.
This heightened scrutiny comes at a critical time, as political tensions continue to rise within the country. Umahi, who switched political allegiance from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in recent years, has become a controversial figure, with many questioning his true motivations and political affiliations. His involvement in national political issues, particularly his support for the federal government, has also sparked criticism from various quarters.
As the matter unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Senate and relevant investigative bodies will respond. The investigation could have far-reaching consequences, both for Umahi’s political career and the broader political dynamics in Ebonyi State and Nigeria as a whole.
If the investigation progresses, it could potentially expose misconduct or lead to legal ramifications, putting further pressure on Umahi to address the growing allegations against him. The coming days may reveal whether the calls for an inquiry will result in formal charges or a shift in the political landscape surrounding the governor.
According to him, such financial mishandling not only disrupts critical public services and projects but also results in major losses to the nation’s purse—resources that could have been channelled into crucial services and developmental efforts, as laid out in Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution.
Speaker Abbas, thereafter setup a Special Committee to be chaired by Rep. Chinedu Martins to immediately launch a probe into the “Utilisation of take-off grants, bailout funds, and interventions allocated to MDAs, government institutions, and GOEs from 2015 to present.”
The FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, expressed satisfaction with the progress on the Abuja light rail project, reaffirming its May 29 delivery as sacrosanct.
He made these assurances after inspecting the ongoing construction of access roads to the train stations on Wednesday, from Metro Train Station in the Central Area to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Reassuring journalists accompanying him, the minister reiterated that President Bola Tinubu would commission the rail project on May 29 to mark his second year in office.
The visited stations were Wupa station near Idu and Bassanjiwa station near the airport.
“This is part of our routine inspection of ongoing projects to see the contractors’ progress,” Wike explained.
“We are working day and night to fulfill our promise to President Tinubu and FCT residents. By May, Mr. President will ride on the Metro line.”
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen are currently invading some communities in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to sources, the herdsmen armed with AK-47 rifles stormed the community around 04:15pm on Thursday.
“Our lives are in danger this evening, armed Fulani herdsmen, about 600 in numbers have taken over our communities this evening,” a resident told SaharaReporters.
“They’re currently moving around towns in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue state. No security personnel at all, Governor Alia didn’t send security, they said operation will start soon once they (herders) have observed the place.”
The insecurity situation in Benue has been alarming in recent weeks with attacks from gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.
The media had reported that suspected herdsmen again unleashed terror in Benue State, attacking three communities in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) on Wednesday, just a day after 11 people were killed in a deadly raid on Otobi community.
The latest victims of the escalating violence were Emichi, Odudaje, and Okpamaju, communities that had previously suffered an attack in February, which left five people dead.
However, the renewed attack has created fear and mass displacement among residents, with women and children fleeing to safety.
Local sources say the death toll from the fresh attack remains unclear, but several casualties are feared.
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