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A escalating public confrontation between Engr. Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, CEO of Winhomes Global Services Limited, and Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has taken a dramatic turn with fresh allegations of sexual misconduct.
In a widely circulated video shared on social media on February 6, 2026, Okengwu, a prominent diaspora entrepreneur and real estate developer often referred to as the “Woman King,” accused Umahi of a long-standing pattern of sexual harassment, threats, and abuse of ministerial power.
She claimed the behavior spans over a decade and presented what she described as “receipts” — evidence including communications and references to prior incidents — to support her assertions.
Okengwu alleged that Umahi had made repeated inappropriate advances toward her, which she rejected, and that he later retaliated by linking her and her investment group to unrelated disputes while allegedly withholding payments or opportunities tied to past political or business engagements.
She further referenced an ongoing court case involving another woman who has accused the minister of similar behavior, including demands for sexual favors in exchange for settling unpaid work from his 2014 gubernatorial campaign in Ebonyi State.
In the video, Okengwu strongly condemned what she called the misuse of high office to intimidate women, stating that sexual harassment is a serious crime that should not be tolerated in Nigerian society.
She dismissed a reported statement from Umahi suggesting he could have pursued her if he wanted, calling it laughable and indicative of entitlement.
The CEO demanded immediate action from the Senate, calling for an ethics probe into Umahi’s conduct and his removal from office.
She framed the allegations as not only a personal injustice but also a broader threat to women’s safety, diaspora investor confidence, and Nigeria’s image as a destination for foreign capital.
The accusations come amid a prolonged dispute between Okengwu’s company and the Ministry of Works over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.
Winhomes Global Services has claimed that the project route was illegally diverted through its Okun Ajah estate in Lagos — representing an estimated $250 million in diaspora-backed investment — despite a pending court case.
Okengwu has previously accused Umahi of contempt of court, ministerial impunity, and making false statements about the land acquisition and development.
Umahi has consistently denied wrongdoing in related matters.
Stella Okengwu and David Umahi
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In earlier statements concerning a separate accuser, he dismissed claims of sexual harassment and unpaid contracts as baseless, politically motivated, and orchestrated by detractors, threatening legal action.
He has also challenged Okengwu’s assertions about the value and status of the affected property in the coastal highway dispute, describing some claims as exaggerated or false.
The latest video has sparked significant online discussion, with many users expressing outrage over perceived abuse of power, while others question the timing and motivations amid the ongoing infrastructure and land conflict.
No official response from Umahi or the Ministry of Works to the specific new allegations in the February 6 video was immediately available.
Okengwu’s call for a Senate ethics investigation adds to growing scrutiny of public officials’ conduct, particularly in light of Nigeria’s efforts to attract diaspora investment and uphold gender equity and accountability in government.
The matter remains under public debate as calls for transparency and due process continue.
