Anambra arraigns eight alleged fake pastors for violating state laws

The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors arrested across Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state over alleged violations of the state’s 2025 Homeland Security Law.

The clerics were brought before a court at the state judiciary complex in Awka on Friday.

The defendants are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.

A Statement by the Media Adviser to the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, said the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution on behalf of the government.

Opara said the clerics, whom he described as “fake,” are being prosecuted for allegedly breaching provisions of the recently enacted security law.

The arraignment comes amid the state government’s ongoing crackdown on individuals accused of engaging in activities considered harmful to public order and security.

Last year, authorities also arrested several native doctors accused of promoting get-rich-quick practices. While some were prosecuted and convicted, others are still facing trial.