Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Miss Mary Habila, a staff member who died at the residence of Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State.
Dalung made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday, saying the matter was not about personalities but about protecting the integrity of Nigeria’s institutions and ensuring accountability.
The former minister also shared what he described as an affidavit reportedly sworn by the father of the deceased, while raising concerns over issues surrounding Habila’s employment status and the circumstances of her death.
He said if reports that Habila served as the minister’s personal nurse were accurate, Nigerians deserved clarification on whether she was a Federal Government employee and the legal basis for her assignment.
“If reports are accurate that Mary Habila served as the Minister’s personal nurse, Nigerians deserve clarification. Was she employed by the Federal Government? If so, under what legal arrangement was a public employee assigned as a personal nurse to a serving minister? Was she officially posted, seconded, or privately engaged?” Dalung asked.
