{
  "id": 8282869,
  "title": "BREAKING: Soludo pardons jailed native doctor, Akwa Okuko, appoints him Ambassador of Youths Reformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/breaking-soludo-pardons-jailed-native-doctor-akwa-okuko-appoints-him",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T18:19:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/18/soludo-pardons-jailed-native-doctor-akwa-okuko-appoints-him-ambassador-of-youths-reformation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has recently granted clemency to a prominent native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki. Nwangwu was among eight native doctors arrested last year for their involvement in promoting money rituals, quick wealth, and the use of human parts for rituals. Earlier this year, Nwangwu entered into a plea bargain with the state government, which involved serving an 11-month prison sentence at the Nigeria Correctional Facility in Amawbia, Anambra State. As part of the plea bargain, he was required to renounce his fetish practice and work towards the reformation of youth. Nwangwu had been serving his sentence until today, when Soludo pardoned him under the prerogative of mercy, thereby appointing him as the Ambassador for Youth Reformation in Anambra. Dr Nelson Omenugha, a special adviser to the governor on Youth Reformation, revealed the pardon and the new appointment during a visit to the prison. Omenugha emphasized that the governor's decision represents the essence of Youth Reformation, which is not solely about punishment but also about correction, restoration, a new purpose, and a new identity for Anambra.",
  "summary": "Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has pardoned popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwanyi, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki. Nwanyi, who was among eight native doctors arrested last year for their involvement in the promotion of money rituals, quick wealth and the use of human parts for rituals, had earlier this year entered a […] BREAKING: Soludo pardons jailed native doctor,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Anambra Governor Soludo pardons native doctor Akwa Okuko",
    "Akwa Okuko sentenced for 11 months in prison",
    "Governor appoints him Ambassador of Youth Reformation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Soludo pardons jailed native doctor, appoints him youth ambassador",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/soludo-pardons-jailed-native-doctor-appoints-him-youth-ambassador",
        "published": "2026-09-18T19:24:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}