Anambra native doctor jailed for misleading public on supernatural wealth
A High Court in Awka has sentenced Onyebuchi Okocha, also known as “Onyeze Jesus,” to six years in prison and fined him ₦20 million for misleading the public about supernatural wealth. Justice Jude Obiora delivered the verdict, convicting Okocha under the Anambra Homeland Security Law. The court found him guilty of promoting unlawful spiritual practices through social media. Okocha pleaded for leniency, citing personal hardships since his arrest.
What happened
- Onyebuchi Okocha was convicted on one count for claiming to possess supernatural powers to make people wealthy, but acquitted on two other charges due to lack of evidence.
- The court found that he admitted to being featured in viral videos and owning the social media accounts used to promote his claims.
- Justice Obiora stated that such prohibited practices under the Anambra Homeland Security Law attract imprisonment and financial penalties.
- The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, described the judgment as a strong affirmation of the state's security law.
- Another case involving a native doctor known as “Eke-Hit” was adjourned until September 26 after both parties adopted their written addresses.
