The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has discovered no prima facie case {of professional} misconduct towards 5 docs, in reference to the dying of Mrs Lovelyn Akudo John at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, whereas referring one other practitioner to the disciplinary tribunal.
The Panel’s communication, dated October 5, 2026, recognized the 5 docs as Professor Jude Ehiabhi Okohue, Dr Adeyi Taiwo Olugbenga, Dr Chukwuebuka Igbokwe, Dr Olawale Enigbokan and Dr Owoseni Taiwo.
Professor Okohue, proprietor of Gynescope Specialist Hospital, was amongst these towards whom no prima facie case was established.
However, Dr Joseph Aliyu Yahaya, who was concerned within the administration of the deceased affected person, was referred to the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal for additional proceedings. The referral doesn’t quantity to a conviction or a ultimate discovering {of professional} negligence, because the allegations are but to be decided by the tribunal. Similarly, the choice to not refer the 5 different practitioners, doesn’t represent a judicial willpower of each potential query of legal responsibility.
The circumstances surrounding Mrs John’s dying stay earlier than the Lagos State Coroner’s Court, the place related proof and excellent questions are anticipated to be examined.
The findings have highlighted the necessity for balanced reporting, that distinguishes preliminary regulatory choices from ultimate determinations of guilt or legal responsibility.
The bereaved household stays entitled to pursue accountability by lawful means, whereas the rights of the practitioners and the hospital should be revered, because the related proceedings proceed.
