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The Digest: ​

Human rights lawyer Marshal Abubakar has threatened legal action against businesswoman Tracy Ohiri, dismissing her claims that he coerced her into retracting allegations against the Minister of Works, David Umahi. In a statement, Abubakar said he played a key role in securing Ohiri's bail and facilitating a peace arrangement where $70,000 was given as a goodwill gesture, not compensation. Ohiri, in a fresh video, alleged Abubakar scripted her retraction and promised payment that never came. She has called for an NBA investigation into his conduct. Umahi has consistently denied all allegations of indebtedness and harassment.

Key Points:
  • The dispute has shifted from the original allegations against Umahi to a separate conflict between Ohiri and her former legal advocate.
  • Ohiri's claim that her retraction was scripted undermines the credibility of both her initial apology and her latest accusations.
  • The involvement of prominent figures like Ireti Kingibe and Omoyele Sowore in her earlier defence adds complexity to the unfolding narrative.
  • The $70,000 payment, described by Abubakar as a goodwill gesture, now stands at the centre of conflicting interpretations.
  • The Nigerian Bar Association may face pressure to investigate Abubakar's conduct, as Ohiri has formally requested.

With legal action looming and credibility questions mounting, the controversy risks deepening as both parties prepare to defend their versions of events.

Sources: Daily Trust