The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has placed three senior doctors on suspension following the tragic death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Nkanu, one of Adichie’s twins, passed away on January 7, 2026, during a series of medical procedures. Adichie later issued a legal notice to the hospital, accusing the facility of negligence and professional misconduct in her son’s care.
After an extensive review, the MDCN panel found a prima facie case of medical negligence against Euracare and Atlantis Hospital. Consequently, Tunde Majekodunmi, Euracare’s Medical Director, Titus Ogundare, the anaesthesiologist, and Atinuke Uwajeg, Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis, have been suspended from medical practice in Nigeria while awaiting a full hearing before the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
Enejo Abdu, the panel’s secretary, added that evidence of professional misconduct was also found against 10 other Atlantis Hospital doctors, including Adeseye Akinsete, Chidinma Ohagwu, Anthony Ajeh, Amarachi Bayo, Nkechi Peji, Olaoye Oludare, Agaja Oyinkansola, Patricia Akintan, Babatunde Bamgboye, and Raji Faidat.
Eight additional doctors were cleared after the panel reviewed complaints, written statements, and oral testimonies from a total of 21 medical practitioners.
Abdu stressed that the findings are preliminary. “The conclusions of the panel do not amount to a final verdict. The doctors involved will face a full hearing before the tribunal, where a final determination will be made,” he said.
The investigation concluded during the 25th session of the panel in Abuja on February 17 and 18. Meanwhile, a coroner’s inquest into Nkanu’s death is scheduled to begin on April 14.
This action marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of medical practices at Euracare and Atlantis, highlighting the regulatory body’s commitment to accountability in cases of alleged professional negligence.
