Court Halts Inquest into Chimamanda Adichie's Son's Death

The inquest into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, Master Nkanu Adichie Eseg, has been stalled by a court order. The Lagos State High Court issued a stay on the inquest proceedings, which were set to commence, pending the determination of a judicial review application.

The next mention of the case is scheduled for October 8, 2026. Counsel for Atlantic Pediatric Hospital, Prof.

Taiwo Osipitan, informed the court that the hospital successfully obtained leave to challenge the jurisdiction of the coroner's court to conduct the inquiry, raising significant legal questions regarding the investigation into the child's death, especially since the body is no longer available for examination. The family remains committed to pursuing the inquest despite the high court's order.

The case has drawn attention due to its implications for the legal process surrounding the investigation of child deaths.