Mary Habila: Ask Umahi to step aside – Atiku tells Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct Minister of Works David Umahi to step aside pending investigation into the death of Mary Habila, a staff member who died on June 27, 2026 at Umahi's residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State. Atiku called for a transparent and independent investigation, criticized the delay and lack of autopsy, and expressed condolences to the Habila family, stressing the need for public confidence.