Protesting workers gathered at the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja, on Thursday as they locked the minister, Dave Umahi, inside his office. The workers, who accused Umahi, former Ebonyi State governor, of highhandedness, added that the minister prevented workers who were late to work from gaining access to the ministry. The union members comprising the Housing and Works Ministry decided to lock up the ministry. The workers also blocked entry and exit into the building thereby preventing the minister from leaving the office premises.