The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State on Friday has convicted and sentenced a medical doctor and founder of MedContour Services, Anuoluwapo Adepoju, who was standing trial for conducting a failed plastic surgery that resulted in the death of one Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020. Justice Mohammed Liman found her guilty and sentenced her to a one-year jail term. The doctor’s conviction was announced by Babatunde Irukera, the former head of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), who instituted the case against Ms Adepoju to bring justice for the deceased and her family.
“Dr Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all five counts charges by FCCPC,” Mr Irukera posted on X. “The wheel of justice may grind slow, but we must see it through. What we need are enforced with audacity and will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”
There have been several complaints on social media from disgruntled patients who were not happy with the outcome of their cosmetic procedures conducted by Ms Adepoju. However, she was given the option of paying a ₦100,000, instead of the jail term.
While reacting to the judgment, a former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera in a post via his X handle, said he was proud of the development.
He wrote, “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice.“Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction, strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise.“This is how society should work and grow
“Anu Adepoju and her medical practice were convicted on all five counts charged by FCCPC.“The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. Good day for consumers of professional services.”