Businesswoman Retracts Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Minister Dave Umahi and Issues Formal Public Apology

Businesswoman Tracy Ohiri withdraws all allegations against Minister Dave Umahi, issuing a formal apology for harassment and contract-related claims in 2026.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Mfonobong Daniel

Formal Withdrawal of High Profile Allegations

A notable legal and social media controversy has concluded following the full retraction of allegations made by Nigerian businesswoman Tracy Nicholas Ohiri against the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. In a video statement released on Wednesday, Ohiri formally stepped back from her previous claims of sexual harassment and professional misconduct. The businesswoman noted that this decision followed extensive consultations with her legal advisers, close friends, and family members, as well as a thorough review of the developments that have unfolded over the past two weeks.

Clarification on Physical Safety and Threats

One of the more severe aspects of the initial claims involved alleged threats regarding the businesswoman's safety during potential visits to Ebonyi State. Ohiri has now admitted that Minister Umahi, who previously served as the Governor of Ebonyi State, never issued any warnings or threats. Specifically, she clarified that the Minister did not suggest she would face the same fate as a group of engineers previously referenced in her allegations. Ohiri acknowledged that her information regarding those individuals was based on unverified online reports rather than personal knowledge or direct communication from the Minister.

Retraction of Specific Harassment Claims

The businesswoman specifically addressed the most widely circulated details of her earlier accusations, including a claim involving a hotel room encounter. Ohiri clarified that she never stated the Minister attempted to meet her in a hotel while wrapped in a towel, suggesting that the allegations had been magnified and taken out of context by the public. She offered a sincere apology to the Minister and his family for the embarrassment caused by the narrative, expressing regret for the distress the controversy brought to both her own family and the Minister’s household.