By Desire Emmanuel
The Ekiti State Government has ordered investigation into an allegation that a patient’s kidney was removed during surgery at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
The man, Afolayan Adebayo, a teacher, had alleged that medical practitioners at the teaching hospital removed his kidney without his consent during surgery.
Speaking at a press conference in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, Afolayan had said the incident followed an accident he suffered in August 2025, after which he was informed that one of his kidneys was affected.
According to him, the results of multiple scans carried out, including at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, confirmed that while his right kidney was damaged, his left kidney remained healthy.
However, during surgery intended to remove the faulty kidney to protect his other organs, Afolayan said he was still urinating five minutes prior to the operation, but has been unable to pass urine since the procedure in October.
He added that repeated attempts to obtain explanations from the hospital proved futile, as officials allegedly continued to provide conflicting responses.
Afolayan later visited another medical facility for a scan, only to discover that he had been living without a kidney since the surgery.
He then appealed to the government to launch a thorough investigation, citing persistent pain and health risks.
However, apparently reacting to his allegation, the state government, through the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, confirmed that the government was aware of the claim and takes the matter with utmost seriousness.
Dr Filani disclosed that he had directed the Hospital Management Board to immediately constitute an independent investigative committee to examine all aspects of the allegations.
“We understand the concern this report has generated among the public and we appeal for calm while the investigation progresses.
“The government of Ekiti State remains committed to transparency, accountability and the safety of everyone who seek medical care in our facilities,” he said.
