NDC Abia Senatorial Aspirant Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Seven Others Arraigned Over Alleged Fake Pastorship

The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight individuals described as “fake pastors” before a competent court for allegedly violating provisions of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025.

Among those arraigned is Bishop Emeka Nwankpa of Chapel of Faith Ministry, Onitsha, who is also a stakeholder of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abia State and a governorship aspirant.

The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution on behalf of the Anambra State Government.

The arraignment is part of the ongoing crackdown by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo against individuals accused of operating under the guise of religion, traditional spirituality, and prophetic ministries to allegedly exploit members of the public and provide spiritual backing for criminal activities.

According to government officials, the enforcement exercise targets fake pastors, native doctors, and spiritualists whose activities are considered a threat to public safety and security in the state.

The eight individuals arraigned and their respective ministries are:

1. Ndubisi Nnachukwu – Omega Dominion Ministry
2. Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu – Cloud of Glory Prophetic Ministry
3. Bishop Emeka Nwankpa – Chapel of Faith Ministry
4. Peter Chukwu – Messiah Adoration Ministry
5. Chinedu Egwuonwu – Citadel of Grace Ministry
6. Ebele Nnachukwu – Jehovah, Mighty Than All Ministry
7. Miracle Iruoma – City of Power Ministry
8. Chukwukadibia Ogwuama – Land of Testimony Adoration Ministry