POPULAR ANAMBRA NATIVE DOCTOR AKWA OKUKO TIWARAKI SENTENCED TO 11 MONTHS IN PRISON

A High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced well-known Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly called Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, to 11 months imprisonment over ritual-related offences.The court delivered its judgment after concluding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. According to court findings, the offences were linked to unlawful ritual practices, which contravene existing laws in the state.Nwangwu, who gained widespread attention on social media for his spiritual claims and traditional healing activities, had been under investigation before the charges were formally filed. His conviction is seen as part of broader efforts by authorities to clamp down on criminal elements disguised as traditional practitioners.Legal analysts say the ruling reinforces the state government’s stance against ritual activities considered illegal under the law in Anambra State.Further details regarding the specific charges and court proceedings are expected to be made public.