Ekiti government sacks EKSUTH surgeon over alleged kidney removal
The Ekiti State Government has dismissed a surgeon from the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) over a controversial kidney surgery and promised to fund a new transplant for the affected patient, following a formal investigation into the incident. The hospital surgeon was removed from service after a seven-member panel of enquiry was set up to examine the claims made by Mr. Joshua Afolayan, who alleged that his kidney was taken without proper consent during a procedure at EKSUTH.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the government said it accepted the panel’s findings and immediately dismissed the surgeon who had primary responsibility for the operation. Members of the surgical team present during the procedure have also been suspended for one month pending further administrative review.
The state government further announced that it will bear the full cost of a new kidney transplant for Mr. Afolayan, including his post-transplant care and related medical maintenance for two years. This decision is part of broader efforts to strengthen clinical governance, ensure patient safety, and restore public confidence in the health system. Authorities have said reforms will be undertaken within relevant hospital departments to prevent similar occurrences.
The government clarified that, after reviewing the medical records and expert testimony, the panel found the case to be a surgical complication rather than alleged organ harvesting for illicit purposes. Despite this, decisive actions were taken to address the situation and provide support to the patient, underlining the administration’s commitment to ethical healthcare delivery and accountability in public medical institutions.
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