Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie publicly accused a Lagos hospital of hindering an official investigation into the death of her 21-month-old son. The child died at the hospital six months prior to Adichie’s statement on Saturday. Adichie alleges the hospital is actively working to delay the inquest process, preventing a full examination of the circumstances surrounding her son’s passing. She did not detail the specific nature of the obstruction, but voiced her frustration with the ongoing situation. The author’s statement brings renewed attention to healthcare accountability and transparency within Nigeria’s medical system. An inquest is a legal inquiry into the cause of a death, and is intended to establish facts rather than determine guilt. Further details regarding the hospital’s response and the progress of the inquest are currently unavailable.