Minister of Works David Umahi criticises Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi for repeatedly using the phrase “go and verify.” In a video widely shared on Wednesday, Umahi says he “hates” hearing Obi use the line when discussing his records, policies, and claims about governance.
The outlets report that Umahi’s comments are directed at Obi’s practice of urging Nigerians to independently check and confirm his statements. Nigerian Eye adds that Obi typically uses the wording to encourage verification of claims related to governance, public spending, development, and Obi’s time in office. The reporting frames the dispute as a difference in how political claims are presented and assessed publicly, rather than a direct challenge to a specific documented incident in the excerpts.
Overall, the coverage agrees on the main point: Umahi reacts negatively to Obi’s repeated use of “go and verify,” while Obi’s broader message is described as inviting public scrutiny of his assertions through records and documents.
