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Shock As Court Suspends Investigation Into Adichie Family Case Over AG Order.
The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court on Lagos Island has suspended further proceedings in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Coroner’s Court Suspends Hearing
The suspension followed a directive from the Lagos State Attorney-General’s office, which instructed that all proceedings be put on hold pending a scheduled meeting involving all parties connected to the case. The court further stated that the matter would remain on hold until it receives instructions from the Chief Coroner, Justice Mojisola Dada.
Attorney-General’s Directive
During the sitting, lawyers from the Attorney-General’s office informed the court that Attorney-General Lawal Pedro had ordered the suspension of the inquest until after a meeting set for May 12, 2026. The meeting is expected to bring together all stakeholders involved in the case.
Court Criticism Of The Directive
Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji expressed concern over the directive, stating that the Attorney-General’s office acted without properly notifying the court. She emphasized that the judiciary operates independently and should not be directed by the Ministry of Justice in that manner.
She further noted that any action capable of affecting ongoing proceedings ought to have been formally communicated to the court in advance.
Proceedings Stall Despite Witness Presence
The day’s hearing was disrupted even though the deceased’s father, Dr Esege, was present in court and reportedly prepared to give his testimony before the suspension was announced.
Counsel to the family, Adeyinka Aderemi (SAN), explained that parties had initially been informed of a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, but were later notified late on Monday that it had been postponed.
Background Of The Inquest
The inquest commenced on February 25 to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. Nkanu was reportedly transferred from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital for medical treatment and died in the early hours of January 7, 2026, while preparations were underway to move him to Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The court is expected to establish the exact cause of death and determine whether any individual or institution bears responsibility.
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