‘Pharaoh, let Southeast go’- Cubana Chief Priest slams Minister of Works, Dave Umahi

Socialite, Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chiefpriest has tackled Minister of Works, David Umahi , who over the weekend, slammed the Minister and described him as the second-worst minister the South-East has ever produced.

Socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has escalated his public feud with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, describing him as a "Pharaoh" and demanding proof of infrastructure development in the South-East.

The exchange follows comments made by Chief Priest in October, where he accused Umahi of failing to deliver meaningful development to the region despite holding the key works portfolio, labeling him the “second-worst minister” the South-East has ever produced. He had also called on President Bola Tinubu to replace ineffective ministers.

Responding at a political gathering over the weekend, Umahi took an apparent swipe at the socialite, criticizing the culture of noise-making and public displays of wealth. The minister argued that real wealth reflects in achievements rather than boasting, stating that money does not need to shout to prove itself.

"We are becoming very noisy. Money na water. How much do you have? Have you ever seen Dangote or Otedola saying that I have money? Money speaks for itself " Umahi said.

Chief Priest hit back on social media, challenging Umahi to show the projects he has delivered in the South-East and accusing him of making empty political promises. He also questioned Umahi's alleged political plans for his son, warning against turning governance into a family business, and criticized the “slow pace” of development in Ebonyi State and the wider region.

“Pharaoh, let our people go, honorable Minister of Works; Pharaoh, let the people of the Southeast go'' he said