Anambra Gov't Arraigns Eight Pastors Over Alleged Fake Miracles, Orders Remand

The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors before the Anambra State High Court, Awka, over allegations of staging fake miracles using hired actors.

The defendants were arraigned in multiple charges marked A/65C/26, A/55C/26, A/63C/26, A/64C/26, A/57C/26, A/60C/26, A/58C/26 and A/61C/26.

They were charged with offences including allegedly wielding fake supernatural powers, using places of worship to commit crimes contrary to Sections 18(3) and 19(1) of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025, as well as obtaining by false pretence under Section 3(1) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud-Related Offences Act.

The case was prosecuted by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Anambra State, Barrister Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN.

Those arraigned include Ndubisi Nnachukwu of Omega Dominion Ministry, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu of Cloud of Glory Prophetic Ministry, Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa of Chapel of Faith Ministry, Peter Chukwu of Messiah Adoration Ministry, Chinedu Egwuonwu of Citadel of Grace Ministry, Ebele Nnachukwu of Jehovah the Mighty Than All Ministry, Miracle Iruoma of City of Power Ministry and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama of Land of Testimony Adoration Ministry.

The defendants were remanded in correctional custody after their arraignment, while the matter was adjourned to June 15, 2026, for hearing of bail applications and further proceedings.

Some of the defendants pleaded not guilty when the charges were read before Justice Jude Obiorah.

Court documents indicate that the accused persons allegedly worked with agents who recruited individuals paid to pose as beneficiaries of healing or deliverance during staged miracle sessions.

According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly obtained financial rewards from members of the public through the use of deceptive miracle practices.

The prosecution further stated that video recordings of alleged confessional statements formed part of the evidence filed before the court, with a flash drive attached as part of the proof of evidence.

Speaking on the matter, the Attorney General, Barrister Nweke, said the confessional statements were part of evidence frontloaded by the state and would be relied upon during trial.

He said the prosecution was part of efforts by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to curb exploitation of vulnerable members of the public through fraudulent religious practices, alongside ongoing enforcement against alleged fraudulent native doctors.

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