Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has denied directing the suspension of the coroner's inquest into the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. The inquest was paused on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the J.I.C. Taylor Courthouse, Lagos Island. Pedro stated that the ministry did not request or intend for the proceedings to be suspended indefinitely. A statement from his office clarified that the decision to halt the hearing lies solely with the coroner. The ministry said it had held a consultative meeting with legal counsels involved in the inquest to discuss policy on managing coroners' proceedings in Lagos State. The meeting aimed to promote efficiency and timely resolution of cases, not to interfere with judicial processes. The office referenced the prolonged inquest into the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad), calling such delays contrary to the interests of justice and affected families. It maintained that the engagement was collaborative and intended to improve coordination among legal practitioners. The statement emphasized that the Office of the Attorney General never sought to impede the inquest. Pedro reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to supporting judicial independence and procedural efficiency in coroners' investigations. The office urged the public to disregard claims of interference.
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