Adichie asks Lagos court to dismiss Euracare suit over son's death inquest
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband are seeking dismissal of a hospital lawsuit aimed at halting a coroner's inquest into their son's death.
What happened
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have asked the Lagos State High Court to dismiss a suit filed by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt the coroner's inquest into the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege.13
Counsel to Adichie and Esege, Kemi Pinheiro, made the application on Monday.1
The couple argued that the hospital's application was premature because the coroner had not made any decision that could be challenged by way of judicial review.3
The Lagos High Court has fixed October 12, 2026, to rule on the hospital's bid to stop the coroner's inquest.2
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported Euracare's own stated reasons for seeking to halt the inquest.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported further detail on the circumstances of the child's death.
Why it matters
Sources (3)
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- 1VanguardNGPrivate
- 2PunchNGPrivate
- 3Premium TimesNGIndependent
Chimamanda Adichie, husband urge court to dismiss hospital’s suit against son’s death inquest