Chimamanda Adichie, Husband Give Euracare Hospital One Week to Release Late Son’s Medical Records, Warn Against Evidence Tampering

Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have formally demanded that Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, release complete medical records and preserve all evidence connected to the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege.

The demand was conveyed in a four-page letter dated January 10, 2026, written by the law firm Pinheiro LP and signed by its founding partner, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN). The letter gives the hospital seven days to comply.

Child’s Death and Legal Demand

Nkanu, who was born on March 25, 2024, reportedly died on January 7, 2026, while undergoing medical procedures at the private hospital. Akahi News gathered that the family is seeking full disclosure of all medical documentation related to the child’s care and has warned against any form of evidence tampering.

The letter was addressed to Euracare’s Medical Director, Dr Tosin Majekodunmi.

Allegations of Medical Negligence

In the letter, the lawyers accused the hospital of what they described as “prima facie breaches of the duty of care” in the treatment administered to the child on January 6 and 7, 2026.

According to the account provided by the legal team, the child had been referred to Euracare from Atlantis Pediatria Hospital for diagnostic and preparatory procedures, including an echocardiogram, brain MRI, PICC line insertion, and lumbar puncture. These procedures were reportedly in preparation for a planned transfer to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, United States, where a specialist medical team was said to be awaiting him.

The lawyers stated that the child was sedated with propofol at Euracare and that during transfer following the MRI procedure, he allegedly developed sudden complications that resulted in his death.

Specific Concerns Raised

Pinheiro LP said a preliminary assessment of the circumstances surrounding the child’s death revealed serious concerns when measured against established standards of paediatric anaesthetic and procedural care.

The letter outlined 12 specific issues, including the appropriateness of using propofol on a child of that age, dosage administration, airway protection during sedation, alleged lack of oxygen during transfer, absence of adequate monitoring, and failure to follow established paediatric anaesthesia and patient safety protocols.

“These matters disclose prima facie breaches of the duty of care owed to the deceased child,” the lawyers stated, adding that the hospital, the anaesthesiologist, and all attending medical personnel may be liable for medical negligence resulting in the child’s death.

Demand for Records and Evidence Preservation

The legal team demanded certified copies of all records relating to the child’s care within seven days. These include admission notes, consent forms, drug charts, anaesthesia and monitoring records, procedural and ICU reports, incident reports, and a comprehensive list of all medical personnel involved.

The hospital was also formally instructed to preserve all relevant physical, electronic, and digital evidence, including CCTV footage, electronic monitoring data, pharmacy records, internal reviews, and audit trails.

The letter warned that any destruction, alteration, or tampering with evidence after receipt of the notice would be regarded as obstruction of justice, with potential legal consequences.

Possible Legal Action

The lawyers cautioned that failure to comply within the stipulated seven-day period could trigger “all available legal, regulatory, and judicial remedies” against the hospital and its personnel.

The letter was issued, the firm noted, “without prejudice to our clients’ rights, claims, and remedies, all of which are hereby expressly reserved.”

As of the time of filing this report, Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital had not issued a public response to the allegations or the demands outlined in the letter.

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