The Anambra State Government on Friday arraigned eight clerics before a court in Awka over alleged violations of the state’s Homeland Security Law.
The suspects were brought before the State Judiciary Complex in Awka following their arrest in different parts of the state, including Onitsha and the capital city.
The government, through the Governor’s media aide, Ejimofor Opara, described the defendants as “fake pastors,” alleging that their activities contravened provisions of the Anambra Homeland Security Law enacted in 2025.
According to Opara, the law, which came into force in February 2025, prohibits certain practices considered harmful to public order and societal wellbeing, particularly activities linked to questionable wealth-acquisition schemes.
The latest arraignment comes months after the state government launched a crackdown on individuals accused of promoting get-rich-quick practices. Some native doctors arrested during the exercise have reportedly been convicted and sentenced, while others remain on trial.
The clerics standing trial are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The prosecution is being led by the Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN).
The state government has maintained that it will continue to enforce the Homeland Security Law as part of efforts to curb practices it believes pose a threat to public safety and social stability.
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