15/07/2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who was found dead in the Ebonyi residence of Minister of Works, David Umahi.
Tripod Times reports that the party has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to probe the death of the physiotherapist while urging Umahi to step aside to allow an independent panel probe the case.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC made the demands arguing that that such a move is necessary to guarantee public confidence in the outcome of the probe.
Though Umahi has denied any wrongdoing and insisted there was no attempt to conceal the incident, ADC maintained that the death of a citizen inside the residence of a serving cabinet minister is a matter of public interest that requires full transparency and accountability.
Mary Habila’s death sparked nationwide attention after reports emerged that the young physiotherapist died under unclear circumstances at the Ebonyi residence of the Minister
The Ebonyi State Police Command subsequently transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), while the cause of death remains unknown.
However, ADC said questions surrounding Habila’s presence at the minister’s residence and the events leading to her death remain unanswered.
According to the party, only an inquiry conducted outside the influence of the Executive can establish the facts and restore public confidence.
