By Lilian Ezejiegu
The Anambra State Government has described the recent court judgment involving native doctor Ekene Igboekweze, popularly known as Eke Hit, as evidence that justice ultimately prevails.
Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, stated this while speaking with journalists in his office at the Secretariat Headquarters, Awka, on September 22.
Mefor said the conviction demonstrated that although the wheel of justice might grind slowly, it would eventually reach its destination, stressing the importance of lawful conduct.
He recalled that Ekene Igboekweze – Eke Hit, Chidozie Nwangwu – Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, and Onyebuchi Okocha – Onyeze Jesus, had faced proceedings arising from related allegations.
The Commissioner said Igboekweze was convicted and sentenced on September 18, 2026, while Nwangwu had earlier pleaded guilty through plea bargaining and received an 11-month sentence.
Mefor explained that Nwangwu’s remorse and plea bargain subsequently contributed to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo exercising the prerogative of mercy, resulting in his early release from custody.
He urged Ndi Anambra facing criminal trials to seriously consider plea bargaining where they accept responsibility and are genuinely remorseful, saying reduced penalties may result.
Mefor said the arrangement does not make offenders escape responsibility, but allows the state to pursue justice while supporting reformation and reducing the burden of prolonged criminal trials.
He also cited Section 180 of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025, which prescribes up to six years’ imprisonment, a ₦20 million fine, or both for specified offences.
Lilian is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.
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