Works Minister David Umahi rejects calls for his removal from office after a female staff member, Mary Habila, dies at his private residence. In a video circulating on X on Monday, Umahi responds to online criticism that followed the June death of Habila, who was reportedly attached to the Federal Ministry of Works. He says members of the public attempted to politicize the incident by demanding that President Bola Tinubu sack him. Umahi claims the president instead told him to remain in his role and continue delivering infrastructure, stating that Tinubu directed him to “build more roads.” He does not provide details on the circumstances of Habila’s death, and he does not comment on the ongoing investigation, if any, into the incident. Umahi emphasizes that he will continue to prioritize infrastructure delivery despite the controversy. The death continues to draw public attention, and outlets report that authorities have yet to announce the outcome of official investigations, leaving uncertainty for those calling for accountability.