The Federal High Court in Lagos State, Nigeria has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, a medical doctor and founder of MedContour Services Ltd., for conducting a botched plastic surgery that led to the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020, according to FIJ reports.
The conviction was confirmed by Babatunde Irukera, former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), who disclosed the outcome on Friday.
In a tweet, Irukera, tweeting as #TundeIrukera, expressed his satisfaction with the case’s conclusion. He stated, “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.” He added, “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.”
In 2020, it was reported that the FCCPC had arraigned Adepoju on five counts before Justice Mohammed Liman. The charges included accusations of ignoring FCCPC summons and failing to produce certain documents as requested by the agency.
