As the end neared for Kingsley Obiekezie Aneke, he wrote his own obituary. That was on December 5, 2025, a few hours before he died. It’s heartbreaking. Even at the point of death, he was still passionate about the new Nigeria many of us are hoping and striving for.
Dear friends, if you’re reading this, it means I’ve left this world behind. I’ve always hoped for a Nigeria that works for everyone but, sadly, I have become a victim of the system I’ve long wished to see change.
For years, I battled a heart condition, with high hopes that our healthcare would improve. When my trusted cardiologist moved abroad owing to the sad state of Nigeria, my condition started deteriorating. On 24th November, 2025, I was admitted in the hospital that had managed my condition for years and I always got better. When it became critical, they needed to refer me to LUTH for access to many experts; sadly LUTH was on strike like many other public hospitals in Nigeria.
They had to refer us to two private hospitals, Evercare in Lekki and Dukes Neurosurgery and Specialist Hospital. Both hospitals insisted on being paid over N2million deposit before they could offer healthcare. We settled for Dukes Neurosurgery and Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island. The hospital was more interested in their deposit of millions before they could even lay a finger on me; the hospital was more interested in milking my family than in saving me. The system failed me. Despite my family’s sacrifice, the hospital saw my condition as just another payday instead of prioritizing my wellbeing. They kept billing until the last minute.
Sadly, I’ve lost the battle on the 5th day of December 2025.
Olugbenga Adekunte, Akapo Jackson, Omolewa Jackson, Awopeju and others supporting bad governance owing to the fact that your tribe is in power: you will now understand why I have advocated a better Nigeria. Many people are dying in Nigeria daily from bad governance, bad roads are ravaging people daily, kidnapping is on the increase, our hospitals are poorly funded and our best hands are relocating outside Nigeria for lack of a better pay. Private hospitals are usually death-traps during critical situations because they have limited experts compared to the public hospitals. Yet, our politicians are more interested in 2027 elections rather than fixing this country.
May this my death be a wake-up call for those supporting bad governance to understand the harsh realities many face due to the system’s inefficiencies. Some cannot afford the care I received, or even access basic medical support.
As I take my leave, my hope remains that Nigeria become a place where healthcare and opportunities are accessible to all. May God hear our prayers and guide this country to a better future.
To my friends out there: don’t wait till you fall sick before you go for a medical checkup; early detection helped manage my condition for years before my cardiologist relocated. If I hadn’t detected it earlier, who knows if I would have lived to this 5th day of December? Please remember to eat right, exercise and have a positive mindset.
As I bow out, please continue the fight for a better Nigeria, not just for me but for all who dream of a fair and just nation.
With love and hope for real change,
KINGSLEY OBIEKEZIE ANEKE
