The legal notice, reported by Arise News, signals a potential lawsuit against the hospital. Adichie communicated her grief and accusations of negligence in a WhatsApp message to family and friends, which was subsequently leaked on social media. "It is like living your worst nightmare," she wrote. Adichie's team confirmed the authenticity of the leaked messages.

Nkanu Nnamdi was one of twin boys born to Adichie and Esege in 2024 via surrogacy, eight years after the birth of their first child, a daughter. The family has not released details regarding the specific nature of Nnamdi's illness.

Medical negligence, also known as medical malpractice, occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death to a patient. Determining negligence requires a thorough investigation of medical records, witness testimonies, and expert medical opinions to ascertain whether the hospital staff acted reasonably and competently in their treatment of the patient.

Dr. Olufemi Williams, a medical law expert not involved in the case, explained that "proving negligence requires demonstrating that the hospital owed a duty of care to the patient, that they breached that duty, and that the breach directly caused the patient's death. This often involves complex medical evidence and expert witness testimony."

Euracare hospital has not yet issued a public statement regarding the accusations or the legal notice. The hospital's response to the legal notice and the findings of any internal investigation will likely determine the next steps in the process. The family's legal team may pursue a formal lawsuit if they are not satisfied with the hospital's response or if they believe sufficient evidence exists to support a claim of negligence. The case highlights the importance of accountability in healthcare and the rights of patients and their families to seek redress when medical errors occur.