Three doctors suspended over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, lost their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege, after a brief illness. The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel suspended three doctors, including Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, for medical negligence related to the boy’s treatment. The incident occurred at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos, where the child suffered complications during a procedure. The panel also found a prima facie case of misconduct against 10 other doctors and cleared eight.
What we know
- Nkanu Adichie-Esege died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after being treated at Euracare Hospital in Lagos.
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie alleged that medical negligence led to her son's death, citing improper monitoring after sedation.
- The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel suspended Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, Dr Titus Ogundare, and Dr Atinuke Uwajeh.
- The panel concluded its investigation during its 25th session in Abuja on February 17 and 18, 2026.
- Ten other doctors face charges of professional misconduct, while eight were exonerated.
