The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors accused of violating provisions of the state’s Homeland Security Law.
The clerics were brought before a court at the State Judiciary Complex in Awka following their arrest in Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state.
According to the governor’s media adviser, Ejimofor Opara, the pastors were charged for alleged breaches of the Anambra Homeland Security Law, which came into effect in February 2025.
The law targets practices considered harmful to public welfare, including activities linked to questionable wealth-creation claims and other forms of religious conduct deemed contrary to the state’s security objectives.
The defendants are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The state government has previously enforced the law against native doctors accused of promoting get-rich-quick schemes. While some of those cases have resulted in convictions and prison sentences, others remain before the courts.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), is leading the prosecution on behalf of the state government.
Further details of the charges are expected to emerge as proceedings continue.
