Anambra Govt Arraigns Eight Alleged Fake Pastors for Violating State Laws
The law carries up to six years in prison or a N20 million fine for violations tied to religious practices deemed criminal.
- On Friday, the Anambra State Government arraigned eight individuals described as "fake pastors" for allegedly breaching the 2025 Homeland Security Law at the state judiciary complex in Awka.
- Governor Charles Soludo signed the legislation in January 2025 to curb insecurity, targeting spiritual practices deemed inimical to public order, including "Oke-Ite" and "Ezenwanyi."
- The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution, while Ken Emeakayi, special adviser on security to the Governor, led the defendants into court.
- Convictions under the statute carry six years imprisonment or N20 million in penalties, a severity demonstrated last year when native doctor Chukwudozie Nwangwu received 12 years for ritual crimes.
- Meanwhile, native doctor Johnpaul Ezenagu currently faces trial for similar offenses as the administration continues expanding its crackdown on spiritualists exploiting residents across the state.
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Anambra: Eight suspected fake pastors arraigned over alleged law breach
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Anambra Govt arraigns eight alleged fake pastors for violating state laws
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