Onoh defends Umahi, asks NYCN to stop politicising Mary Habila’s death

Calls for Due Process By Denis Agbo Former Southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has condemned the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and allied groups demanding the resignation of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila.

Onoh outlined what he described as the essential requirements of due process, including a comprehensive police investigation, collection and forensic analysis of evidence, an independent autopsy involving the deceased’s family, and judicial determination of any criminal liability.

According to him, while the nation mourns with the family of the deceased and seeks justice, such justice must be founded on facts, credible evidence, and due process rather than “speculation, leaked graphic allegations, or orchestrated outrage.