Anambra Government Demolishes, Burns Shrine of Celebrity Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki Following Court-Ordered Sentence"
A High Court judge, Justice Jude Obiora, sentenced Nwangwu to 11 months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to charges related to promoting and involvement in "Oke Ite" (get-rich-quick ritual practices) and associated offenses. Some reports vary slightly on the sentence length (e.g., mentions of 2 years in certain outlets, possibly due to aggregated fines or adjustments), but the core elements align: imprisonment, destruction of the shrine, and additional orders. As part of the judgment, the court explicitly ordered the demolition of his Oba shrine, required Nwangwu to cease all "Oke Ite" practices upon release, make a public renunciation of such rituals, and serve as an ambassador for youth re-orientation against get-rich-quick schemes. A fine (reportedly up to N60 million in some accounts, later waived due to remorse and plea bargain) was also noted in variations. Immediately after the ruling, operatives from the state's Agunechemba security outfit—supervis...