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Anambra Govt Arraigns 8 Alleged Fake Pastors for Violating State Laws

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News Named sources In the courts
  • Anambra State government arraigned eight pastors accused of violating the state's Homeland Security Law.
  • The law, enacted in February 2025, targets religious practices deemed harmful to public interest and wealth creation.
  • Journalists were restricted from covering the court session where the pastors, including Peter Chukwu and Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, faced prosecution led by the State Attorney General.

Eight pastors were arraigned at the Anambra State High Court in Awka, accused of violating the state's 2025 Homeland Security Law. The law, established in February 2025, prohibits religious practices considered detrimental to public interest, particularly concerning wealth creation.

Journalists were barred from observing the court proceedings. However, a government source, identified as a media adviser to Governor Ejimofor Opara, confirmed the pastors were "fake" and had contravened the law. This action follows similar arrests last year of native doctors promoting get-rich-quick schemes, some of whom have been prosecuted and jailed.

The suspects, including Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma, and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama, were escorted into the courtroom by Prince Ken Emeakayi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Homeland Security. The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, led the prosecution. Specific details of the charges remained unavailable to the press at the time of reporting.

fake pastors violated the 2025 Homeland Security Law.

— Government SourceA media adviser to the Anambra State Governor described the arrested pastors and the reason for their arraignment.
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