Mary Habila, a 26-year-old physiotherapist, is scheduled for burial despite widespread public demand for an autopsy into her suspicious death. Habila, who served as the personal physiotherapist for Minister of Works David Umahi, passed away on June 27, 2026, at the minister’s home in Uburu, Ebonyi State. Reports indicate her body was discovered in a state of undress.
Although police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, her family has set July 17, 2026, as the burial date. This decision has sparked significant controversy and online criticism. Many citizens are demanding an independent inquiry, citing past allegations against Umahi. Social media users have expressed skepticism regarding the impartiality of the ongoing investigation, with several individuals alleging a pattern of suspicious deaths linked to the minister. Commenters on platforms like X have criticized the perceived influence of the minister over the judicial and investigative systems, asserting that justice remains difficult to attain for those without power.
