Medical Council suspends three doctors over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

The Council’s findings followed an investigation launched after a formal complaint was lodged on January 16, 2026. Medical practitioners from Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital and Atlantis Paediatric Hospital responded to the petition by submitting affidavits and giving oral testimony before the MDCN Investigative Panel.

At the end of its 25th session held in Abuja on February 17 and 18, 2026, the panel concluded that a prima facie case of medical negligence had been established against three doctors: Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare; Dr. Titus Ogundare, an anaesthesiologist at Euracare; and Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh, Chief Medical Director of Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.

The Council subsequently issued interim suspension orders against the three doctors pending the outcome of formal disciplinary proceedings.

In addition, the panel found evidence of professional misconduct against 10 other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.

According to the MDCN, the affected cases have been referred to the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal for formal hearing and determination in line with its statutory mandate.

The Council clarified that its findings are preliminary and do not amount to a final determination of liability. It stressed that the practitioners are entitled to a full hearing before the Disciplinary Tribunal, where evidence will be thoroughly examined before a final decision is reached.

Further proceedings are expected to commence in due course, with the Council pledging transparency and strict adherence to its regulatory processes.