Close Menu
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
What's Hot

COSONYGA-2027 Celebrates President Tinubu’s Two years of transformative leadership 

#EndBadGovernance Movement announces June 12 protest, slams Tinubu’s two years as disastrous for Nigerians

Senator Lawal Adamu Usman: Setting benchmarks in leadership and transformation

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
DAILY BLAST
Contact
HOT TOPICS
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
DAILY BLAST
You are at:Home»News»Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of detained native doctor Akwa Okuko in Anambra
News

Lawyer Ejiofor demands release of detained native doctor Akwa Okuko in Anambra

DailyblastBy DailyblastFebruary 9, 202503525 Mins Read
Share WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram Copy Link
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email WhatsApp Copy Link

Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led Anambra State government had arrested and detained the popular native doctor.

Akwa Okuko was first taken to the office of the Deputy Governor of Anambra state, Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim, where he was interrogated before he was forced into a waiting police van and taken away.

Related posts:

  1. Human rights lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo, storms Supreme Court dressed in native doctor attire
  2. They killed 20 people in my presence – Akwa Okuko recounts ordeal in kidnappers den
  3. Police begin manhunt for killers of native doctor’s three sons in Anambra
  4. 42-year-old native doctor commits suicide Benue State

While being interrogated by the Deputy Governor, Akwa Okuko said he stopped practicing and preparing charm, and rituals popularly known as “Okeite” for his customers since the state government declared war against native doctors in the state.

However, in a statement issued on Sunday, Ejiofor condemned Nwangwu’s arrest, describing it as a blatant violation of his constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of worship and expression.

Ejiofor cautioned the Anambra State Government against setting a dangerous precedent that could undermine fundamental rights and freedoms.

He revealed that Nwangwu was invited for a meeting by the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, only to be detained upon arrival. The circumstances surrounding his arrest have fuelled speculation, particularly regarding a viral but undated video in which Nwangwu allegedly discussed preparing a substance called “Okeite.”

 

The statement reads in part, “It is deeply concerning that Chief Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, has been unlawfully arrested by the Anambra State Government. This egregious act not only tramples on his fundamental rights but also raises serious questions about the abuse of state power for political or personal vendettas.

 

“A few weeks after the establishment of the Agunechemba Security Outfit, I expressed concerns about the potential misuse of the outfit for settling political scores – concerns that, unfortunately, are now being debated.

 

“Since news of Akwa Okuko’s arrest broke, my phones have been flooded with calls and messages from concerned individuals, all questioning the legality of his detention. Upon further inquiry, I learned that he was invited for a meeting by the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, who personally called him. However, rather than a routine engagement, this invitation appears to have been a trap – one that has now led to his unjust detention.

 

“The crux of the matter lies in a trending undated video in which Akwa Okuko allegedly spoke about preparing a substance called “Okeite.” Notably, I was made to understand that this video was neither released on his official platforms nor promoted by him. However, even if we assume – without conceding – that he made such statements, the fundamental question remains: What crime has he committed?

 

“Legal and Constitutional Violations: Sections 38, 39, and 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provide clear, extensive, and unequivocal protections for every citizen’s freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and expression. These rights are sacrosanct and cannot be arbitrarily infringed upon by any government, authority or local laws.

 

“Specifically: Section 38 guarantees the right to practice and propagate one’s religion freely, whether in private or in public, alone or with others.

 

“Section 39 upholds the right to freedom of expression, including the right to hold opinions and disseminate information without interference.

 

“By unlawfully detaining Chief Chidozie Nwangwu based on his religious and personal declarations – whether actual or perceived – the Anambra State Government has blatantly violated these constitutional rights.

 

“Chief Chidozie Nwangwu is a renowned and successful traditional doctor, widely recognized for his metaphysical beliefs by his adherents.”

Ejiofor said he has been reliably informed that the native doctor has “consistently discouraged individuals without legitimate means of livelihood from seeking his services”.

He said, “I was further informed that he has publicly declared that only those engaged in genuine trade or business should consult him, demonstrating a strong ethical stance in his practice.

“If his arrest is indeed linked or limited to the aforementioned viral video, then this amounts to an unlawful detention and must be unequivocally condemned. His continued incarceration represents a gross violation of his fundamental rights and an abuse of power by the Anambra State Government.”

 

He further expressed his concerns about the Agunechemba security outfit, which was recently established by the state government.

 

He said; “I have been a strong advocate of the Agunechemba Security Outfit, having publicly commended its launch as a necessary step toward tackling criminal activities by non-state actors that had previously terrorized our dear state.

 

“There were initial concerns that the security initiative lacked timely state support, allowing criminals to wreak havoc before Governor Soludo finally intervened. Now, with the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election approaching, it appears that the goalpost is shifting – raising suspicions of political manipulation.

 

“Any attempt to use Agunechemba as a tool for silencing perceived political opponents will be roundly resisted by well-meaning Anambrarians.”

 

“Given these troubling developments, I call on the Anambra State Government to immediately and unconditionally release Chief Chidozie Nwangwu. His detention is not only illegal but also sets a dangerous precedent for the suppression of religious and expressive freedoms in our state,” he added.

Post Views: 1,007
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram WhatsApp Copy Link
Previous Article2027: Labour Party endorses Peter Obi’s presidential bid, Otti, Rhodes-Vivour for governor
Next Article Two drug kingpins excrete 125 wraps of heroin at Lagos, Port Harcourt airports
Dailyblast

Related Posts

Cross River State Police Command arrests 19 suspects, recovers firearms, Indian hemp and other exhibits in state wide security operations

May 29, 2025

May 29: President Tinubu’s second-year anniversary speech

May 29, 2025

FCTA yet to reopen PDP secretariat 24 hours after President Tinubu’s directive

May 28, 2025
Add A Comment

Comments are closed.

Recent Posts
  • COSONYGA-2027 Celebrates President Tinubu’s Two years of transformative leadership  May 29, 2025
  • #EndBadGovernance Movement announces June 12 protest, slams Tinubu’s two years as disastrous for Nigerians May 29, 2025
  • Senator Lawal Adamu Usman: Setting benchmarks in leadership and transformation May 29, 2025
  • May 29: ‘Let us turn the page,’ Fubara calls for healing May 29, 2025
  • “Best day of my life” – Davido writes as he hangs out with his first child, Imade May 29, 2025
Top Posts

(Video) female prison officer filmed having sex with inmate in London prison

June 29, 20241,213 Views

UNN suspends lecturer for allegedly impregnating four students

February 17, 20253,079 Views

(Photos) Blood bath in Ihiala as gunmen kill billionaire businessman, seven others while preparing for mother’s burial

January 2, 2025602 Views
Latest Reviews
Most Popular

(Video) female prison officer filmed having sex with inmate in London prison

June 29, 20241,213 Views

UNN suspends lecturer for allegedly impregnating four students

February 17, 20253,079 Views

(Photos) Blood bath in Ihiala as gunmen kill billionaire businessman, seven others while preparing for mother’s burial

January 2, 2025602 Views
Our Picks

COSONYGA-2027 Celebrates President Tinubu’s Two years of transformative leadership 

#EndBadGovernance Movement announces June 12 protest, slams Tinubu’s two years as disastrous for Nigerians

Senator Lawal Adamu Usman: Setting benchmarks in leadership and transformation

© 2025
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.