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Posted By Admin On June 5th, 2026

The senatorial aspirant for Abia Central District for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, is among the pastors arrested and arraigned by the Anambra State government for allegedly engaging in fake prophesies and miracles.

Nwankpa, an Abia indigene and a Bishop of an Onitsha-based Pentecostal Church, was arraigned at the Anambra High Court, Awka, alongside seven ,other Christian clerics, accused of allegedly performing fake miracles.

Reacting to the arrests, the media aide to Bishop Nwankpa, Stanley Nduagu, condemned the actions of the Anambra State government, insisting that Nwankpa has never been involved in fake activities in over 25 years of his ministry.

He said the allegations against Nwankpa lacked evidence.

Also, some kinsmen of Nwankpa from Isiala Ngwa in Abia State have also raised concern over his arrest, calling for the immediate release of the cleric

One native of Isiala Ngwa, Ngozi Ahunanya, accused the Anambra State government of waging war against Christians and traditional religion.

In the same vein, the House of Assembly candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC for Arochukwu constituency, Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya, has also condemned the arrest of Emeka Nwankpa, describing it as unnecessary harassment of Christian clerics and worshipers.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/05/anger-as-anambra-govt-arraigns-abia-ndc-senatorial-aspirant-for-alleged-fake-miracles/