Eight pastors arrested from mainly Onitsha and Awka and other parts of Anambra State are currently being arraigned at the Anambra State High Court at the state judiciary complex Awka.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that a Media Adviser to Anambra State Governor, Ejimofor Opara Phd, said the pastors who he described as fake pastors violated the 2025 Homeland Security Law.
The law which was passed into law in February 2025 frowns at certain forms of religious practices that are deemed inimical to the public, especially as it pertains to wealth creation.
The eight currently being arraigned are; Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu and Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution against the suspects.
ANN recalls that last year, some native doctors who were promoting get-rich-quick practices were also arrested. While some has been prosecuted and hailed, others are still undergoing trial.
