BREAKING: Anambra Govt arraigns eight alleged fake pastors for violating state laws
Anambra State Government Arraigns Eight Pastors Under New Security Law
Awka, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government has charged eight pastors arrested in Onitsha, Awka, and other locations throughout the state. The arraignment took place on Friday at the state judiciary complex in Awka.
Mr. Ejimofor Opara, a media adviser to the Anambra State Governor, characterized the arrested clerics as “fake pastors,” citing violations of the 2025 Homeland Security Law. This legislation, which took effect in February 2025, prohibits certain religious practices viewed as harmful to the public, particularly those related to wealth generation.
In a related matter last year, several native doctors promoting get-rich-quick schemes were also arrested. While some have faced prosecution and subsequent incarceration, others remain in the judicial process.
The pastors charged in the latest proceedings include Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma, and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The prosecution is being led by State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN.
