A dramatic twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, after the man who earlier accused him of owing N7 million suddenly made a public U-turn and issued an apology.
The man, whose earlier claims had stirred conversations online and drawn public attention, admitted that the allegation against the minister was not accurate, describing the situation as a misunderstanding.
Sudden Reversal
In a new statement released after the claim began circulating widely, the accuser retracted his earlier accusation and expressed regret for dragging the minister’s name into the matter.
“It was a misunderstanding,” he said while apologising to the minister and members of the public who followed the story.
He acknowledged that the issue had been clarified and insisted that the minister did not deliberately owe him the money as earlier alleged.
Controversy That Sparked Reactions
The initial accusation had quickly spread across social media platforms, with many users debating the claims and questioning the circumstances surrounding the alleged debt.
Some critics had demanded clarification, while supporters of the minister urged the accuser to provide proof of the N7 million claim.
The allegation placed temporary scrutiny on the former governor of Ebonyi State, who currently serves as Nigeria’s Minister of Works.
Apology to the Public
Following the clarification, the man apologised not only to the minister but also to the public for any confusion the earlier statement might have caused.
He admitted that the situation escalated quickly online and said he regretted allowing the matter to reach that level before it was properly resolved.
Mixed Reactions Online
Despite the apology, the episode has continued to generate reactions online. While some people accepted the explanation and urged others to move on, others questioned what truly led to the sudden change in the narrative.
For now, the apology appears to have calmed the controversy, bringing an abrupt end to a claim that had briefly sparked public debate involving one of Nigeria’s top government officials.
