Caroline Abiodun, a distressed mother, has accused doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State, of medical negligence that allegedly led to the paralysis of her 27-year-old daughter, Mofeyintoluwa Abiodun.
Mofeyintoluwa, a graduate of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology from Ladoke Akintola University, reportedly suffered a health crisis following what her mother described as a misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment by the hospital.
Caroline recounted that in January 2021, Mofeyintoluwa developed malaria and typhoid fever, and was taken to FMC Abeokuta for treatment. She alleged that her daughter’s condition worsened after receiving treatment at the hospital.
“We had already done a malaria and typhoid test, which came out positive, before going to the hospital,” Caroline explained. “At the hospital, Dr. Lukmon Ogunjimi attended to us and prescribed some drugs while also recommending an MRI scan.”
However, Caroline alleged that after taking the prescribed medications, including topiramate, Mofeyintoluwa’s condition deteriorated. She developed rashes, became weak, and began experiencing involuntary body tremors. Despite reassurances from the doctor that her MRI scan showed no brain abnormalities, the prescribed treatment allegedly resulted in severe side effects, leaving Mofeyintoluwa paralyzed with persistent head tremors.
“What was supposed to be a simple treatment turned into a nightmare,” Caroline lamented. “My daughter, who was vibrant and healthy, is now unable to walk without assistance. She can’t take care of herself, and her dreams have been shattered.”
The 72-year-old retiree further expressed frustration with the hospital’s refusal to accept responsibility, despite the involvement of the Ogun State Ministry of Justice and human rights groups. The family, she said, has been emotionally and financially drained by the ordeal.
The hospital, however, denied the allegations. Segun Orisajo, FMC Abeokuta’s Head of Public Relations and Communication, dismissed claims of misdiagnosis or wrongful treatment.
“There was neither a case of misdiagnosis nor wrong prescribing,” Orisajo stated.
Caroline is now calling for justice and demanding that the hospital take responsibility and restore her daughter’s health. “All I want is for my daughter to have her life back,” she said.
