Presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AAN) and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has demanded a full coroner’s inquest into the death of Mary Habila, insisting that her burial must not proceed until independent forensic investigations are completed.
In a statement posted on his official page on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, Sowore called for all legal and investigative procedures including an autopsy where necessary to be carried out before any burial takes place.
“There MUST be a coroner’s inquest into the death of Mary Habila at the residence of Tinubu’s Minister of Works, David Umahi,” Sowore declared.
He alleged that Habila died with blood flowing from her mouth, describing the circumstances as suggestive of an unnatural death.
Sowore further referenced previous unresolved cases allegedly linked to persons connected with the minister, including the disappearance or deaths of five NELAN engineers.
He urged authorities to ensure thorough public scrutiny of these incidents alongside Habila’s case.
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