Hilda Dokubo challenges Umahi to show what he has delivered, sparks debate

Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo has criticised Minister of Works Dave Umahi over his campaigning for President Bola Tinubu.
What she said
In a video posted on Instagram on Saturday, 14 November 2026, the actress is seen watching Umahi speak at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign event in Ebonyi State. She then addresses the minister directly, arguing that campaigns should focus on what officials have actually delivered for people rather than repeated appeals for votes.
How people reacted
The video spread widely on X. Many users pushed back, pointing to what they described as a substantial record of road projects under Umahi's ministry.
Background
Dokubo, a veteran actress, has often spoken out on political issues. Umahi, a former Ebonyi governor, is one of the most visible members of the Tinubu government and is campaigning for the President's re-election. He had not responded to the video at the time of writing.
- Dokubo asked Umahi what he has delivered.
- Many users defended Umahi's road projects.
- Umahi has not responded.


