“Every Time, Money Na Water, How Much Do You Have?” — Umahi Fires Back At Cubana Chief Priest

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appeared to take a swipe at celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest following his description of him as the second-worst minister the South-East has ever produced.

Speaking during a recent engagement, Umahi criticised what he described as the growing habit of boasting about wealth and making excessive displays of money.

The minister questioned the need for people to constantly announce their financial status, insisting that genuine wealth should be reflected in one’s achievements and contributions to society.

He said, “We have become very noise-making. Every time, money na water. How much do you have? Have you ever seen that water that I have money?”

Umahi further argued that financial success should be measured by what people have done with their resources, particularly in supporting others and creating opportunities for those in need.

“Money speaks for itself. Money speaks for itself, not to say money na water. No, but I be me then. Money, what have you done? How many of the people scholarship?” he asked.

He also expressed concern that people were becoming more interested in making noise about their wealth than demonstrating their achievements through meaningful actions.

“We are becoming very loud. We should go back to our strategy,” he added.