An Awka High Court presided over by Justice Jude Obiorah has adjourned the case against three billionaire native doctors accused of alleged criminal activities, including money rituals, until April 11. The accused native doctors are Onyebuchi Okocha, alias Onyeze Jesus, Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as Akwa Okuko, and Ekene Igboekweze, alias Eke Hit.
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The adjournment was granted to allow for proper service and arraignment of the defendants. According to Remigus Okoli, counsel to the defendants, the state government’s attempt to remand the defendants was unsuccessful, as the court recognized the importance of proper service and adequate time for the defendants to prepare their defense.
Okoli emphasized that the law is on their side in defending the accused. However, efforts to speak with the state government’s counsel, led by F.C. Okeke, were unsuccessful.
The accused native doctors face charges related to offenses under the new Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, which prohibits certain traditional charms, including Oke-ite (charms for money rituals) and Odeshi (protective charms for criminals).