Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, founder of MedContour Services Ltd., on charges related to a failed plastic surgery that resulted in the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020. Dr. Adepoju, known widely as Dr. Anu, faced a series of legal battles culminating in this landmark conviction.
The conviction was announced by Babatunde Irukera, former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), who had prosecuted the case. In a tweet on Friday, May 17, Irukera expressed his satisfaction with the court’s decision, highlighting its significance for professional accountability in Nigeria.
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“Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This is how society should work and grow,” Irukera tweeted.
He continued, “Dr. Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all 5 counts charged by FCCPC. The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. What we need are enforced with audacity and the will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”
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The charges against Dr. Adepoju, presented before Justice Mohammed Liman, included the cosmetic surgeon’s refusal to comply with FCCPC summons to appear and produce specific documents. The court’s decision marks a critical point in efforts to enforce regulations and ensure accountability among medical professionals in Nigeria.
Ejes Gist News understands that FCCPC’s successful prosecution of Dr. Adepoju on all five counts will send strong message to the medical community of adhering to professional standards and legal obligations.
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