Soludo Appoints Pardoned Native Doctor as Youth Ambassador
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, granted a pardon to Chidozie Nwangwu, a native doctor known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki,” on Friday. Nwangwu was convicted in February and sentenced to 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the practice of “Okeite” and promoting money rituals.
He was among eight native doctors arrested in 2025 under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025. The court also mandated the destruction of his shrine in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
Following his release, Nwangwu accepted conditions to renounce his fetish practices and serve as an Ambassador for Youth Reformation. Dr. Nelson Omenugha, the Special Adviser to the governor on Youth Reformation, announced the pardon, stating that it reflects a commitment to correction and restoration rather than mere punishment.
Soludo's decision to visit the prison was part of his duties, and he emphasized the importance of giving Nwangwu a new purpose in society.
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