In a shocking social media firestorm, the final, heartbreaking words of a Nigerian man have become a nationwide call to arms. Kingsley Obiekezie Aneke, who tragically passed away earlier this month, didn't leave his obituary for others to write. He penned it himself from his hospital bed—a scorching indictment of a failing healthcare system and the politicians he says let him die.
The powerful post, shared posthumously by his family, is blowing up timelines as a devastating diary of his last days, accusing private hospitals of seeing him as a "payday" and blaming a brain-drain crisis for his fate.
A System Failure, in His Own Words
“If you’re reading this, it means I’ve left this world behind,” the obituary begins. What follows is a step-by-step account of a medical nightmare familiar to thousands. Aneke, who had managed a heart condition for years, saw his health spiral when his trusted cardiologist was forced to relocate abroad "owing to the sad state of Nigeria."
His crisis hit a peak on November 24th. When his local hospital could no longer manage his critical condition, they tried to refer him to the public Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). It was closed due to a strike. His frantic family was then directed to two elite private hospitals: Evercare in Lekki and Dukes Neurosurgery in Victoria Island.
The shocking alleged price to save his life? A non-negotiable cash deposit of over ₦2 million before any treatment could even begin.
“We settled for Dukes,” Aneke wrote. “The hospital was more interested in their deposit of millions before they can even lay a finger on me... they kept billing until the last minute.”
He passed away on December 5th, declaring: “The system failed me.”
A Final Political Blast and a Plea for Change
Beyond the hospital gates, Aneke’s message took aim at the heart of Nigeria's political class. He directly named individuals and issued a blunt warning to those supporting "bad governance" simply because their tribe is in power.
“You will now understand why I have advocated for a better Nigeria,” he wrote. “Our politicians are more interested in 2027 elections rather than fixing this country.”
He called his death a "wake-up call," highlighting the daily tragedies from bad roads, kidnapping, and a healthcare system where private hospitals become "a death trap" and public ones are crippled by underfunding and strikes.
A Nation Reacts: Grief, Rage, and Demands for Action
The post has triggered an avalanche of reactions. Thousands have shared his story with the hashtag #KingsleysWakeUpCall, with many recounting similar harrowing experiences with exorbitant private healthcare costs.
“He didn’t just write an obituary; he filed a citizen’s indictment against a broken system,” tweeted one social commentator. Human rights groups are now calling for an investigation into the alleged conduct of the hospitals mentioned.
While the named hospitals have yet to issue public statements on the specific allegations, the story has amplified long-standing debates about healthcare financing, medical brain drain, and political accountability.
In his closing, Aneke mixed his fury with poignant, practical advice: “Don’t wait till you fall sick... eat right, exercise and have a positive mindset.” His final wish was a plea: “Please continue the fight for a better Nigeria.”
His self-written epitaph is no longer just a farewell. It has become a chilling manifesto for the living, a stark reminder that for many, the greatest health risk in Nigeria isn't just illness—it's the cost of hope.
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