Akwa Okuko Released as Soludo Visits Amawbia Correctional Centre

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State displayed magnanimity at the Amawbia Correctional Centre when he granted the release of popular native doctor, Mr. Chigozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko, who had been serving a six-month jail term.

Akwa Okuko had pleaded guilty to charges of misleading the general public with his purported traditional miracles of making people wealthy under false pretences.

He had spent more than a year at the facility of the Agunechemba Security Squad before his conviction, a period which contributed to the reduction of his sentence.

Three months ago, he had made an application for his release, although he had not completed his sentence.

At exactly 5:32 p.m. on Friday, Governor Charles Soludo visited the Correctional Centre and signed his release.

Speaking shortly after the release, the Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Youth, Dr. Omenugha, thanked the Governor for the gesture, adding that it was a manifestation of his determination to ensure that the concept of getting rich quickly among the youths was not encouraged.

However, Akwa Okuko would still complete part of his sentence by carrying out community service, mentoring the younger generation as a youth ambassador.

He would also denounce whatever he may have advertised while claiming to be a native doctor.

Meanwhile, other convicts of the same offence, such as Eke Hit and Onyeze Jesus, are still serving their respective jail terms at the Correctional Centre.