Minister of Works, David Umahi, has sparked controversy after boasting about his personal and family wealth, claiming he is now “ten times bigger” than he was during his tenure as governor.
Speaking at a public event, Umahi said, “I am very dangerous now. God has blessed the Umahi family beyond wealth, and we are capable of funding anything.”
I am ten times bigger now than I was as governor
His comments have drawn criticism from Nigerians who see them as a display of arrogance and insensitivity.
Umahi’s statement comes amid rising scrutiny of government officials and the handling of public resources.
Despite the backlash, Umahi defended his comments, highlighting the blessings of God and the ability of his family to undertake significant ventures.
He did not provide details about the sources of the wealth he claimed, leaving many questioning the legitimacy of his statements.
Social media reactions
@vian337 commented: “I wish those imbeciles clapping knows he is bragging with our common wealth. Ignorance.”
@DGenera… commented: “Pablo Escobar, Sani Abacha, M.K.O. Abiola, etc. Those men had the same feeling, but where are they today? Stay humble, death is inevitable.”
@docneto commented: “Your family has wealth, can we see the accompanying enterprise that generated the wealth?”
@n6oflife6 commented: “See boasting. You can imagine how much money this man has stolen from the Coastal road contract alone.”
Watch the video below…
“ I am ten times bigger now than I was when I was a governor. I am very danger0us now. God has blessed the Umahi family beyond wealth, and we are capable of funding anything.”
– Minister of Works, David Umahi, pic.twitter.com/k3p0yumf4U
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) January 26, 2026
