Umahi Addresses Encounter with Sowore at Police Station

On February 25, 2026, David Umahi, the Minister, provided his account of an encounter with Omoyele Sowore at a police station. This statement followed Sowore's public confrontation regarding allegations of assault and unpaid campaign materials, which were circulated on social media.

Umahi's statement, shared by his media aide, Franci Nwaze, rejected claims that he had used law enforcement to pursue Sowore, asserting that the Nigeria Police Force operates within its constitutional mandate. The minister indicated that Sowore's actions appeared to be an attempt to dramatize the legal process and create a public spectacle rather than establish facts.

Umahi described his response as calm and disengaged, emphasizing that the matter remains under police investigation. He reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, due process, and the rule of law, while also stressing the importance of continuing infrastructure projects across the country.