AfriqueCAN:
EIGHT persons suspected to be fake pastors have been arraigned before a court in Anambra State.
Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu and Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu were arraigned in on Friday by the Anambra State Government.
Other fake pastors that were arraigned at the state judiciary complex in Awka are: Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
According to authorities, all eight suspects were arrested in Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state.
Media Adviser to the Anambra State Governor, Ejimofor Opara, said the clerics violated the 2025 Homeland Security Law.
The law which came into effect in February 2025 frowns at certain forms of religious practices that are deemed inimical to the public, especially as it pertains to wealth creation.
Last year, some native doctors who were promoting get-rich-quick practices were also arrested.
Some have been prosecuted and jailed, others are still undergoing trial.
