Tension Boils Over As Oshiomhole Confronts Umahi: “Don’t Interrupt Me

Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North, engaged in a heated exchange with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during the Ministry’s 2026 budget defence session.

In a video circulating online, Oshiomhole was heard telling the minister, “You are not entitled to interrupt me,” after being cut short.

Umahi fired back, saying, “You can’t use foul language on me. I’m a distinguished Nigerian.”

The senator representing Kano Central, Rufai Sani Hanga, then stepped in, urging the minister to choose his words carefully.

Oshiomhole was eventually permitted to continue his contribution to the budget discussion.

Meanwhile, Umahi has also spoken about a separate incident involving a female landowner, explaining how a disagreement led to the government acquiring her property.

In a video cited by Sahara Reporters, the minister said the takeover was not originally planned but was prompted by the woman’s opposition.

“I didn’t want to take the woman’s remaining land, but when she started making trouble, I directed that the land be acquired. I made that decision,” Umahi stated.

His comments indicate that the acquisition followed the dispute with the landowner.