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BREAKING: Anambra govt takes eight Pastors to court over alleged breach of security law
The Anambra State Government has brought eight pastors before a court following their arrest in Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state.
The clerics were arraigned at the State Judiciary Complex in Awka over allegations that they breached provisions of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025.
Speaking on the development, the Media Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, described the defendants as “fake pastors” and said their prosecution was based on alleged violations of the recently enacted security law.
The state government maintained that the action forms part of efforts to enforce the Homeland Security Law and address activities considered unlawful under its provisions.
The law which came into effect in February 2025 frowns at certain forms of religious practices that are deemed inimical to the public, especially as it pertains to wealth creation.
Last year, some native doctors who were promoting get-rich-quick practices were also arrested. While some has been prosecuted and jailed, others are still undergoing trial.
The eight pastors arraigned on Friday are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu and Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu.
The others are Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution against the suspects.
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