In addition to calling for the minister's temporary resignation, the ADC demanded that a comprehensive autopsy be performed on the deceased and that the final findings of the investigation be made fully public. The party strongly argued that the probe must be insulated from any potential political influence or interference by the ruling All Progressives Congress-led federal government.
The opposition party maintained that while every Nigerian life is sacred, the death of a citizen inside the home of a serving cabinet minister elevates the situation from a private family tragedy into a critical issue of public accountability. They insisted that the only acceptable response under a constitutional democracy is an open, thorough, and independent investigation.
The ADC raised several key questions regarding the late Habila's presence at the minister's residence, including her specific role or assignment, the sequence of events that led up to her untimely death, and the preliminary findings of initial police investigations. The party alleged that the current administration has established a pattern of shielding high-ranking government officials faced with public controversies, which they claim has steadily eroded public confidence in national accountability.
Concluding the statement, the ADC expressed its deep condolences to the bereaved family of Mary Habila. The party re-emphasized that a fully transparent inquiry is the only way to provide closure for the grieving family and ensure that justice is served.
