Adediji Moses, a 34-year-old father of three, recently raised concerns on social media about the possible swap of his biological child at birth at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Adediji shared his story, recounting the events surrounding his daughter’s birth in 2018 and subsequent health challenges that raised suspicions about a possible swap, according to Punch.
Adediji narrated that his wife was admitted to LAUTECH due to pregnancy complications, and after the delivery, they were informed of the child’s health issues, including jaundice and a brain condition. The child’s prolonged illness led the family to conduct genotype tests, revealing that the child had sickle cell disease (SS), conflicting with the expected genotypes of Adediji (SC) and his wife (AA).……CONTINUE READING………
Alarmed by the mismatch in genotypes, Adediji sought further investigations and conducted multiple tests at various hospitals, consistently yielding the SS genotype result for his daughter. The family approached LAUTECH Teaching Hospital again, and after additional tests, the hospital confirmed the SS genotype, leaving Adediji perplexed.
Adediji expressed frustration and financial strain due to the child’s medical needs. He emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances of the alleged swap and identify those responsible. Adediji called for the intervention of the Oyo State Government, as LAUTECH is a government-owned hospital.
In a subsequent update, Adediji shared an alarming incident where unidentified individuals allegedly threatened him, warning against pursuing the case. He recounted being abducted, blindfolded, and threatened with harm to his family if he continued seeking justice. Adediji clarified that he no longer wanted to pursue a legal case but appealed for support in caring for his family, particularly his sick child.
When contacted, the spokesperson for LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Omotayo Ogunleye, mentioned ongoing investigations in August 2023. However, in December 2023, he indicated that the case had been transferred to the Ministry of Health, Oyo State. The article concludes with Adediji’s plea for assistance and his hope for the well-being of his family.
