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manmustwac (m)
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By Steve Kingstone
BBC News, Madrid
Stella Obasanjo was considered Olusegun's official wife
A Spanish doctor has been sentenced to a year in prison, for his role in the death of the former first-lady of Nigeria, Stella Obasanjo.
The wife of Olusegun Obasanjo had visited a clinic in Marbella in October 2005 to undergo cosmetic surgery.
She underwent liposuction to reduce the size of her abdomen, but left the operating theatre with fatal injuries.
The judges said the surgeon had shown carelessness and neglect.
Mrs Obasanjo, 59, came to Spain in October 2005, checking in at the Molding Clinic - a discreet and luxury facility, specialising in cosmetic surgery.
The court heard that a tube used for removing fat had been placed by mistake into the patient's abdominal cavity - puncturing her colon and lacerating her liver.
Mrs Obasanjo became seriously ill the following day.
But prosecutors said the surgeon initially failed to answer his mobile phone, and then waited more than four hours before driving the patient in his own car to an intensive care unit, where she died an hour later.
The doctor - identified in court documents only by the initials AM - was sentenced to a year's imprisonment for causing homicide through negligence.
He was disqualified from practising medicine for three years, and ordered to pay $176,000 (£108,000) in compensation to Mrs Obasanjo's son.
The court said simple blood tests or an ultrasound procedure would have detected the internal injuries - which, with more time, could have been treated.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8268057.stmhttp://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1544933.htmlhttp://allafrica.com/stories/200909220003.html
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St. Edwin (m)
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wHO ASKED HER TO GO FOR THE TUMMY TUCK IN THE FIRST PLACE.
iF SHE HAD BEEN GRATEFUL TO GOD SHE WOULD NOT GO FOR THE SURGERY.
aBEG MAKE THEM FREE THE GUY JARE
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chosen04 (f)
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Its so bad that OBJ and family are getting justice they denied so many Nigerians even in a far away country. What an irony of life!!!!
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oge4real (f)
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It doesnt matter what she went to the hospital for. The main issue is that she lost her life due to someone's negligence and that person must be held accountable.
It is sad though that such things happen in this country and the culpable doctors are not brought to book.
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deols (f)
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She should have been contented. But justice is good anyway
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deols (f)
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It doesnt matter what she went to the hospital for. The main issue is that she lost her life due to someone's negligence and that person must be held accountable.
It is sad though that such things happen in this country and the culpable doctors are not brought to book.
I have heard of instances where doctors are brought to book in Nigeria. I think the problem with that is people dont know such exists and dont know how to seek it |
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salsera (f)
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her reasons for surgery were hers not our business
But i'm glad the truth is out and the doctor has been held accountable for negligence
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Keegan (m)
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It doesnt matter what she went to the hospital for. The main issue is that she lost her life due to someone's negligence and that person must be held accountable.
You are very correct. We should not let the enviness and hatred of others prevent us from being just. |
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koolchicco
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You are very correct.
We should not let the enviness and hatred of others prevent us from being just.
GBAM!! |
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back2back (f)
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It doesnt matter what she went to the hospital for. The main issue is that she lost her life due to someone's negligence and that person must be held accountable.
It is sad though that such things happen in this country and the culpable doctors are not brought to book.
And when are Nigerians victimized by her and her husband will get justice?? The spanish has shown clearly how much they value Justice for all! Let the OBJ mourn of that! |
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koolchicco
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Follow follow,abeg leave me alone!  |
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chosen04 (f)
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wHO ASKED HER TO GO FOR THE TUMMY TUCK IN THE FIRST PLACE.
iF SHE HAD BEEN GRATEFUL TO GOD SHE WOULD NOT GO FOR THE SURGERY.
aBEG MAKE THEM FREE THE GUY JARE
But its definetely an irony of life for those who cant give justice to her citizenry to get justice. Frankly speaking,they dont deserve to get what they deny OTHERS. Life is truely UNFAIR. |
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vanitty
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Glad the doctor was jailed, more people lives have just been saved.
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bisiaet
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It was a pity she died. It deos not matter what she went to the hospital for a soul is lost and a right judgement was declared.
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saworoide
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See how other countries are just showing us how to value human lives. I'm not sure the Obasanjo family pressed for any charges against the doctor but the country just showed us human live is sacred irrespective of the circumstance. OBJ should bury his head in shame as he did not even attempt to give Nigerian anything close to these justice system in his 8-year reign.
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Epi
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Yes, the doctor should be punished. This Obasanjo was an old woman. At the age of 59 why would you want to do that to yourself?  |
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back2back (f)
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It was a pity she died. It deos not matter what she went to the hospital for a soul is lost and a right judgement was declared. indeed. we are waiting when ODI people wiped-out by OBJ in 1999 would get justice! |
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texazzpete (m)
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wHO ASKED HER TO GO FOR THE TUMMY TUCK IN THE FIRST PLACE.
iF SHE HAD BEEN GRATEFUL TO GOD SHE WOULD NOT GO FOR THE SURGERY.
aBEG MAKE THEM FREE THE GUY JARE
What an idiot you are! Her body belonged to her, and it's her choice how she wanted to make herself look better. Besides, with OBJ's legendary womanising ways, who could blame her for wanting to look a little more beautiful, if only to re-ignite interest from her randy husband? |
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nex (m)
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Justice comes at last and as human beings, we should appreciate it.
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back2back (f)
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Justice comes at last and as human beings, we should appreciate it.
and when is same justice coming for ODI-village people? |
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pappy2000
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Well,I think the same justice should be extended to other Nigerians.I know that thousands of Nigerian die daily as a result of poor medical equipment,I think the Nigerian government should compensate their Family.
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posakosa (m)
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Its so bad that OBJ and family are getting justice they denied so many Nigerians even in a far away country. What an irony of life!!!!
Well said. |
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OvieE
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Its so bad that OBJ and family are getting justice they denied so many Nigerians even in a far away country. What an irony of life!!!!
Maybe one day that idiot OBJ will wake up from his hell and give Nigerians the justices they deserve too. Tomb up chosen04. |
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slimes (m)
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Medicine after death.
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candylips (m)
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@topic
this is good news
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ehie (f)
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before anyone undertakes surgery,he or she is told there are risks involved.
that was one of the risks.
sad though,it was her death,or else the percentage of fatality by lipo isnt so high.
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ade2tu
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i feel that the doctor made a terrible mistake i won't blame mrs obj but at the same time the mistake as been made.im don't want to believe that was her first time.but as the say goes too much of anything is bad.
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chosen04 (f)
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and when is same justice coming for ODI-village people?
Wish the spanish govt can help us FINE HIM FOR ODI- VILLAGE PEOPLE. If our govt is still sleeping!!! |
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nickybayo (f)
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woah
after all this time
i gbadun them dis spanish authority oh
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chosen04 (f)
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Maybe one day that idiot OBJ will wake up from his hell and give Nigerians the justices they deserve too. Tomb up chosen04.
THANKS OvieE. We must make sure "these people" dont get what they deny us. 1) They children shldnt be enjoying good education abroad while ASUU is on strike. 2) While compensate OBJ and family when he is even yet to apologize to ODI people. |
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