Oshiomhole, Umahi In Heated Argument During 2026 Budget Defense -

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On February 11, 2026, a heated exchange occurred between the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) during the Ministry’s 2026 budget defense session at the Senate.

Key Points of the Conflict

Funding & Transparency: The argument began while Umahi was defending the ministry's ₦3.4 trillion budget. Oshiomhole questioned the transparency of funding for the ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the termination of private sector funding arrangements like tax credit schemes.

Minister of Finance Allegations: Oshiomhole referenced earlier remarks where Umahi reportedly blamed the Ministry of Finance for withholding funds, noting that Umahi claimed President Tinubu was unaware of these delays.

Verbal Clashes:

Umahi: "Sir, are you judging or asking me questions? ... You can't use foul language on me. I'm a distinguished Nigerian".

Oshiomhole: "You are not entitled to interrupt me... Mind your language. You were in this Senate for how long? Two months".

Project Integrity: Amid allegations of substandard workmanship on the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road, Umahi vowed to resign ("throw in the towel" ) if the project was found to be below standard after an on-the-spot assessment.

The session was described as rowdy, with additional clashes between other lawmakers, including Senators Onyekachi Nwaebonyi and Rufai Hanga, over the control of proceedings and the time allotted for questioning. Order was eventually restored by senior senators like Ali Ndume and Adamu Aliero.