The Allied People’s Movement (APM) demands that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saves the image of the nation and the integrity of the Nigerian government by immediately suspending the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi and order an open, independent and transparent inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist reportedly found dead at the minister’s residence in Ebonyi State.
Our Party holds that the continued stay of Engr. Umahi in the federal cabinet and the silence of the Presidency despite the minister’s alleged connection with the gruesome incident, cast a huge blight on the nation and further confirms the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration as insensitive and one that has no iota of regard for the lives of Nigerians especially women and youths.
It also risks eroding public confidence in the Tinubu administration’s commitment to justice, accountability and the sanctity of human life.
The statement released and signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Abubakar Yusuf on Thursday.
APM’s demand comes amidst rising public apprehension and suspicion of foul play and desperation to conceal a crime particularly with conflicting claims and reports regarding Mary’s arrival to Umahi’s house, the circumstances of her death in the house and alleged pressure on the family to bury her without autopsy.
The APM as the voice of Nigerians seeks an independent inquest into the incident especially against the backdrop of reports in the media space that Mary was brought from Kaduna State to the minister’s residence in Ebonyi State by an aide of the minister alongside another young lady on June 26, 2026 and was found dead the following morning.
Our party seeks an inquest that answers critical questions in the minds of Nigerians. Was Mary brought from Kaduna to Ebonyi by an aide of the minister as reported in the media? What exactly transpired inside the minister’s residence that led to Mary’s death? Why did the minister allegedly leave the residence shortly after medical personnel arrived as reported in section of the media?
Importantly, why was the incident that happened since June kept secret until after it was reported by an investigative media report a few days ago? Were there attempts to conceal a crime?
These are legitimate questions that deserve credible answers especially with the surfacing of a viral video of another woman alleging physical sexual harassment in the same residence where Mary was found dead.
The APM insists that the President, as the father of the nation at this time, owes Nigerians a duty to demonstrate that no public office holder in his government is above the law, regardless of status.
The continued stay of the minister in office while these serious questions remain unanswered only deepens the perception that the administration is unwilling to subject powerful public officials to the same standard of accountability expected of other Nigerians.
The APM demands nothing short of a transparent, impartial and independent inquest that will uncover the truth, ensure justice for Mary Habila and restore public confidence in the administration’s commitment to accountability and the rule of law.
The APM, as the party of the people, deeply commiserates with Mary’s family and reassures of our commitment to ensure that justice is done.
