Chimamanda alleges cover-up in son’s death at Euracare

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Hospital of obstructing efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of her son, Nnamdi, saying the hospital has denied her family the peace to grieve.

In a public letter shared on Friday, the writer expressed profound grief over the loss of her son, whom she fondly called “KanKan” and “diokpala,” describing the pain of waking up each day struggling to accept the tragedy.

Adichie said she decided to make the letter public because remaining silent about the hospital’s actions would amount to enabling what she described as “evil.”

According to her, Euracare Hospital initially applied for an inquest in January, stating that her son’s death was unexpected and that an inquiry was necessary because of “rumours of negligence.” However, she alleged that the hospital has since delayed and complicated the process.

The author further claimed that Euracare has now approached a High Court seeking to stop the inquest, which she noted is a public judicial inquiry aimed solely at establishing the circumstances surrounding a death.

“If Euracare cares about the truth, then why create delays and distractions and now, finally, try to stop an inquest?” she asked.

Adichie also alleged that a senior figure within the hospital’s ownership warned a relative against pursuing legal action, saying her name could be “dragged in the mud” because court cases are about winning and parties would do anything to prevail.

Describing the message as manipulative and implicitly threatening, the writer said her family’s quest for justice for their son would continue despite any attempts to intimidate them.

She expressed gratitude to people around the world who have offered support and prayers, adding that the burden of losing her son remains “too heavy.”