Court Suspends Inquest into Chimamanda's Son's Death

The Coroner's Court in Lagos Island suspended the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie Eseg, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, on Tuesday. This decision came after a request from the Lagos State Attorney General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, which was criticized by the presiding magistrate, Atinuk Adetunji, for being made without formally informing the court.

The court will not set a new date for the inquest until it receives further directives from the Chief Coroner. The inquest had commenced on February 25, 2026, following the child's admission to Euracar Hospital on January 6, 2026, and subsequent transfer to Atlantic Pediatric Hospital for urgent medical procedures.

The next hearing is now scheduled for May 12, 2026, after a letter from the Attorney General's office indicated a rescheduling of meetings related to the case. Counsel for the deceased's parents expressed concerns over the Attorney General's actions, stating they were not adequately considered.