Anambra State Government Arraigns Eight 'Fake Pastors'

The Anambra State Government has taken legal action against eight individuals alleged to be 'fake pastors' for violating the state's 2025 Homeland Security Law. The prosecution is led by the state Attorney General, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN.

The individuals arraigned include Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, Ebel Nnachukwu, Ekelem Chri, Ugochukwu Ndubisi, Nnachukwu Miracl, and Iruoma Chukwukadibia Ogwuama. This legal move follows a crackdown launched by Governor Chukwuma Soludo last month, targeting fraudulent religious operations exploiting vulnerable citizens by deceptively preaching salvation.

During an event in Awka, Governor Soludo revealed that several individuals are already in state custody and have begun to confess regarding their illicit operations. He emphasized that this initiative is a critical component of a broader mission to build a new Anambra, free from spiritual deception and social vices that weaken the state's moral fabric.

The governor challenged religious and political leaders to embody the courage necessary for genuine societal transformation.