Dare Babalola
A Jos-based medical doctor, Noah Kekere, has stated that he had no power, money or influence to sway the decision of the court in the organ harvesting case against him.
The doctor was freed by a Plateau State High Court earlier this year following an allegation that he illegally harvested a patient’s kidney.
A businessman, Alhaji Busari Kamal accused Kekere of removing his wife’s kidney during surgery in 2018 and leaving the woman in pain for five years.
Kekere, who is the founder of Monarch Hospital was arrested in September 2023, but was later discharged and acquitted by the Plateau State High Court in April 2025 after months of court proceedings.
Speaking for the first time after the dismissal of his case, Daily Post reported that Kekere said he had over 18 court appearances in two separate High Court divisions in Jos.
Narrating his ordeal, Kekere said, “I was falsely accused of removing a woman’s kidney.
“Sadly, after thorough forensic and medical investigations, it was established that she was born with only one kidney, a condition known medically as a ‘solitary kidney.’ There was never any surgical removal.
He further explained that, “the Plateau State Government had set up a committee comprising medical experts and consultants, who carried out extensive evaluations including angiography and CT scans, confirming the kidney had not been removed but was congenitally absent.
“It was based on these findings that the Plateau State Ministry of Justice withdrew all charges.
“The courts subsequently struck out the case and issued certificates of discharge to me and my co-defendants.
“There was never any organ harvesting. We don’t even have the capacity or technical expertise to carry out such a procedure,” he maintained.
“The accusations were baseless, and I believe it was fueled by envy and a desire to drive us out of the community.
On speculation that he may have influenced the court’s decision, Kekere said, “The truth is what set me free. I had no power, money, or influence, just facts and a clear conscience.
On whether he will pursue a lawsuit on defamation, he said, “I leave my accusers to God. I’m a Christian, and I believe vengeance belongs to the Lord. My focus now is to rebuild and move forward.”
He expressed gratitude to the public, medical community, and media for helping share the truth, saying, “In Nigeria, false accusations often spread faster than facts. But in time, the truth prevailed.”
“I have dedicated my life to serving others, and this won’t stop me. I just hope the public now knows the truth and that justice, in the end, was served.”
He called on the Plateau State Government to support his efforts to rebuild the facility and reemploy displaced workers.
