The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three senior doctors following the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Nkanu, one of Adichie’s twins, passed away on January 7, 2026, after experiencing complications during preparatory medical procedures. In the aftermath, Adichie issued a legal notice to the hospital, alleging that negligence and professional misconduct played a role in her son’s death.
An investigative panel was subsequently set up by the MDCN to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
After reviewing evidence, the panel said a prima facie case of medical negligence had been established against Euracare and Atlantis Hospital in their handling of Nkanu’s care.
As a result, Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare; Titus Ogundare, the anaesthesiologist involved; and Atinuke Uwajeg, Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis Hospital, have been suspended. The trio has been barred from practising medicine in Nigeria pending the outcome of proceedings before the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
Enejo Abdu, secretary of the panel, also revealed that sufficient evidence suggesting professional misconduct was found against 10 additional doctors affiliated with Atlantis Hospital. Those named include Adeseye Akinsete, Chidinma Ohagwu, Anthony Ajeh, Amarachi Bayo, Nkechi Peji, Olaoye Oludare, Agaja Oyinkansola, Patricia Akintan, Babatunde Bamgboye, and Raji Faidat.
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Meanwhile, eight other doctors were cleared after the panel reviewed complaints against 21 medical practitioners, along with their written submissions and sworn testimonies.
The council emphasised that the panel’s conclusions are preliminary and do not represent a final judgment. The affected doctors will face a full hearing before the disciplinary tribunal, which will determine the final outcome of the case.
The investigation wrapped up during the panel’s 25th session held in Abuja on February 17 and 18. A separate coroner’s inquest into the matter is scheduled to commence on April 14.