‘Our Bridge Is No Longer Bridging’—Cubana Chief Priest Fires Back at Minister of Works David Umahi

According to a report by Daily Post on Monday November 09, 2026, Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has launched a fierce attack on Minister of Works David Umahi, questioning his achievements in the South-East and accusing him of failing to deliver meaningful development while seeking political support for President Bola Tinubu.

In a strongly worded social media post, the celebrity businessman challenged Umahi to identify the major projects he had completed in his home region, arguing that residents should not be expected to support political promises without tangible evidence of development.

He also criticised the minister over the condition of infrastructure in the area, alleging that a bridge had lost its usefulness following construction work carried out under Umahi’s supervision.

“Minister of Works, show us project wey you do for your region; our bridge is no longer bridging since you touched it. Let us go,” Cubana Chief Priest wrote.

The socialite further questioned Umahi’s alleged political ambitions for his son, accusing the minister of positioning him to succeed Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru when his tenure ends.

He argued that political leadership should not be treated as a family inheritance, suggesting that the people of Ebonyi State should have the freedom to determine who governs them rather than being subjected to an arrangement allegedly designed by a political officeholder.

Cubana Chief Priest also expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the slow pace of development in Ebonyi and the wider South-East, challenging Umahi to account for his performance in the region.

Emphasising his criticism, the socialite repeatedly compared the minister to an Egyptian Pharaoh, using the biblical reference to demand greater political freedom for the people.

“Pharaoh, let our people go, Honourable Minister of Works; Pharaoh, let the people of the South-East go,” he added.

Umahi had not publicly responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.

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