The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to step aside following the death of 26-year-old Mary Habila at the minister’s private residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State.
Reacting in a post on X on Thursday, Atiku expressed sympathy with Habila’s family but said condolences alone were not enough, insisting that Nigerians deserved answers about the circumstances surrounding her death.
“First, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Habila family. No family should have to mourn a daughter taken in the prime of her life while also fighting simply to learn the truth of how she died,” he said.
Atiku criticised the Tinubu administration over its handling of the matter, alleging that the government had failed to demonstrate transparency since Habila died on June 27, 2026.
“But condolences are not enough. Nigerians deserve answers, and it is on
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