Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the death of Mary Habila, who was reportedly found dead at the Abuja residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi.
Dalung made the call in a statement posted on his social media page, where he questioned what he described as unequal treatment in the administration of justice, asking whether public office holders were being shielded from accountability.
The former minister argued that the circumstances surrounding the incident warranted a full investigation, regardless of the status of those involved.
“If the naked body of the Minister of Works’ daughter had been found in the home of a poor Nigerian, can you imagine what would be happening by now?” Dalung said.
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“Yet, Mary Habila was reportedly found dead in the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, and the Minister continues to walk freely while many questions remain unanswered.”
He further questioned whether ministers enjoyed immunity from criminal investigation, insisting that all citizens should be treated equally before the law.
“Do ministers in Nigeria enjoy immunity, or has impunity become the rule? Are public officials truly equal before the law?
“Or does the life of an ordinary Nigerian simply not matter?” he asked.
Dalung maintained that justice should not be influenced by political office, wealth or social status, stressing that every suspicious death deserves equal attention from law enforcement agencies.
“Justice must not depend on status, wealth, or political influence. Every life has equal value, and every suspicious death deserves a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation,” he stated.
The statement comes amid public interest in the circumstances surrounding the reported death of Mary Habila at the minister’s Abuja residence.
As of the time of filing this report, relevant authorities had yet to conclude investigations into the incident.