Umahi Clarifies Mary Habila's Profession Amid Death Controversy

David Umahi, the Minister of Works, addressed the media regarding the death of Mary Habila, revealing that she was a nurse employed at the Federal University of Health Sciences in Uburu, Ebonyi State, not a physiotherapist as previously suggested. Habila's death on June 17, 2026, has sparked controversy, particularly concerning the family's insistence on an autopsy before burial.

Umahi stated that Habila had been experiencing nosebleeds shortly before her death and had communicated with her boyfriend about her health issues. The family has maintained a close relationship with Habila, who had received medical treatment at a Turkish hospital, costing approximately 2.2 million naira.

Umahi urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims and emphasized the need for a transparent investigation. He also noted that cultural beliefs were influencing the family's reluctance to allow an autopsy, despite the lawyer's insistence on its necessity for clarity regarding the cause of death.