Soludo pardons jailed native doctor, appoints him youth ambassador
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has granted a pardon to a popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”. Soludo signed an order for his immediate release on Friday and pledged to work with him for the betterment of Anambra State. Nwangwu was convicted in February and sentenced to Read More:…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has pardoned a notorious native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, and appointed him as the Youth Ambassador for Reformation in the state. Nwangwu, also known as "Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki", was convicted in February and sentenced to 11 months in prison for practicing "Okeite" and other related offenses.
The court also ordered the demolition of his shrine in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. Nwangwu was among eight native doctors arrested in 2025 under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law. He was charged with promoting money rituals, promising quick wealth, and using human body parts for rituals. After accepting the conditions of renouncing his fetish practice and committing to youth reformation, Soludo granted him a pardon under the prerogative of mercy.
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