For more than five years, Surrey-based physician Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade lived under the shadow of false accusations that Canadian authorities and media amplified but never retracted. Though acquitted in court, he says the silence following his vindication was louder than the slander.
Despite the ordeal, Dr. Bamgbade never abandoned his calling. At his Surrey clinic, he continues to treat patients dealing with pain, trauma, insomnia, substance use, and neuropathies — often without demanding out-of-pocket costs. His focus remains on those who are too often overlooked by the system.
The accusations against him — later dismantled by forensic evidence, witness testimony, and judicial scrutiny — highlight, he argues, how systemic bias can criminalize Black professionals while ignoring the crimes of others. Rejecting plea bargains, he fought in court to clear his name.
Beyond his clinic, Dr. Bamgbade is recognized internationally: a professor, author of more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, and a research collaborator in over 20 countries. He insists his work is not only about medicine but also about justice and equity.
His story raises broader questions: why were his accusers’ proven criminal activities overlooked, while institutions seemed determined to pursue him? And what does this say about bias and accountability in Canada’s justice system?
