The lawmaker representing the Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has clashed with the Minister of Works, David Umahi.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the fracas between the duo occurred during the Ministry of Works’ defence of the 2026 budget.
In a video making the rounds, Oshiomhole could be heard telling Umahi that “You are not entitled to interrupt me.”
Umahi on his part retorted, “You can’t use foul language on me. I’m a distinguished Nigerian.”
However, the senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Rufai Sani Hanga, cautioned the minister to mind his words.
Oshiomhole was subsequently allowed to speak on the budget.
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Meanwhile, Umahi, has recounted how a dispute with a female landowner escalated into a government takeover of her property.
According to a video spotted by Sahara Reporters, the governor stated that the decision to acquire the land was not initially part of the plan, but was triggered by the woman’s resistance.
He boasted that he ordered the acquisition of the woman’s land because she challenged his actions.
“I didn’t want to take the woman’s remaining land, but when she started making troubles, I said they should go and acquire the land. I’m the one, not any other person else,” Umahi said
The minister’s remarks suggest that the land acquisition was carried out in response to the woman’s opposition.