Lagos State Judiciary has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the graduation of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of celebrated Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

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It was recalled that Nkanu died on January 7, 2026, after struggling problems linked to a collection of preparatory medical procedures.

Following the incident, the household served a authorized discover on the hospital concerned, alleging that acts of medical negligence {and professional} misconduct contributed to the kid’s death.

The inquest date was fastened by Justice of the Peace Atinuke Adetunji of the Yaba Justice of the Peace Court docket after counsel for all events formally introduced their appearances.

Kemi Pinheiro appeared for the Adichie household, whereas Adebola Rahman represented the Lagos State Legal professional-Normal.

Authorized groups for Atlantis Hospital and Euracare had been additionally current in courtroom.

Justice of the Peace Adetunji said that the inquest was initiated on the request of the Legal professional-Normal, noting that the Lagos State Authorities has a vested curiosity in making certain that the circumstances surrounding the death are totally examined.

“The Lagos State Authorities can be bereaved; that’s the reason the Legal professional-Normal has taken this step. It isn’t simply the household of the deceased that’s affected,” she mentioned.

The courtroom directed all events to file and change their witness statements forward of the listening to.

In accordance with the Justice of the Peace, the first goal of the proceedings is to find out the precise trigger of death.

The inquest will start with the presentation of the post-mortem findings.

Counsel to the household knowledgeable the courtroom of their intention to tender proof suggesting alleged gross medical negligence, together with claims of potential overdose, wrongful prescription, improper administration of propofol, and misdiagnosis.

The household is anticipated to name 5 impartial medical consultants as witnesses, alongside the kid’s father, who can be a medical physician.

The Justice of the Peace additional dominated that Euracare will open its case when the inquest begins, after which the Adichie household will current their proof, adopted by Atlantis Hospital.

The matter was adjourned to April 14 for the formal graduation of proceedings.