The Ekiti State Government has appealed for calm as it begins a formal investigation into an allegation made by Mr. Afolayan Adebayo, who claimed his kidneys were removed during a medical procedure at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, who confirmed the development, said the government is taking the matter very seriously. He explained that he has directed the Teaching Hospital Board to immediately set up an independent investigative committee to conduct a thorough review of the incident.
According to him, the committee has been given ten days to examine all aspects of the allegation and submit a detailed report.
“We understand the level of concern this report has generated, and we urge the public to remain calm as the investigation proceeds,” Dr. Filani said.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Ekiti State Government to transparency, accountability, and the protection of all patients in public health facilities. He stressed that all state-owned hospitals operate under strict ethical and professional guidelines, and assured residents that the government will take decisive action should any wrongdoing be established.
The government also cautioned the public and the media against unfounded speculation, urging them to allow the committee to carry out its assignment without interference. The findings, according to Dr. Filani, will be made public upon conclusion.
Recall a teacher, Afolayan Joshua Adebayo cried over an alleged harvest of his kidney by medical doctors at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital.
Addressing a press conference in Ado Ekiti, Afolayan explained that he had an accident in August, 2025 and after visiting the hospital he was told that one of his kindly was affected.
My two kidneys were harvested without my knowledge, Teacher accuses Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital Ado Ekiti