Nkpor Church Members Plead for Release of Detained Pastor (Onye Eze Jesus), Accuse Security Outfit of Injustice

 

An air of sorrow and uncertainty has gripped the Children of the Light Anointing Ministry, located in the Amafor axis of Nkpor, Anambra State, following the prolonged detention of their founder and spiritual leader, Prophet Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Onye Eze Jesus.

Okocha has remained in custody at the Agunechemba security facility since his arrest on February 16, 2025, barely days after escaping a harrowing four-month ordeal in the hands of kidnappers. His detention has ignited a wave of protest from his congregation, who maintain that the charges against their pastor are baseless and spiritually motivated.

Speaking on behalf of the church, Evangelist Mabel-Mary Ezekiel passionately appealed to Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to intervene and facilitate the prophet’s release. She described Okocha as an “innocent man of God” and dismissed the allegations leveled against him as malicious and fabricated.

“Our pastor is a true servant of the Most High,” she stated. “The claim that he prepares charms for criminals is nothing but a calculated attempt to tarnish his image. This is the work of the devil trying to destroy what God has built through him.”

Okocha, who commands a large following within the Nkpor community and beyond, was accused alongside other popular spiritual figures—Mr. Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, and Mr. Ekene Igboezekwe (Eke Hit)—of manufacturing fetish materials, including an alleged get-rich-quick charm known as "Oke-Ite." The trio, according to security sources, were arrested for allegedly aiding criminal operations and fueling social vices through their spiritual practices.

However, members of the Children of the Light Anointing Ministry vehemently deny any wrongdoing on Okocha’s part. According to them, the pastor had only just returned from captivity and was still recovering when he was apprehended without clear evidence or due process.

Evangelist Ezekiel lamented the impact of the arrest on both the church and Okocha’s health. “He came back traumatized from a kidnapper’s den, and now he’s in detention with no access to proper medical care. His health is failing. We are worried he may not survive much longer in there,” she said with visible emotion.

The ripple effect of the prophet’s detention has taken a toll on the church’s operations. The once-thriving ministry has now been sealed, with members dispersed and morale at an all-time low. Ezekiel bemoaned the spiritual vacuum created by Okocha’s absence, noting that “many members have left because the church has been locked and there's no one to shepherd the flock.”

The church community has also raised questions about the credibility of the accusations. They argue that despite weeks in custody, the authorities have failed to provide tangible evidence linking Okocha to the alleged criminal activities. “You can’t just arrest a man and keep him indefinitely without proof,” Ezekiel declared. “This is persecution, not justice.”

The group is now appealing not only to Governor Soludo, but also to human rights organizations and religious leaders across the country to look into the case. They are calling for transparency, compassion, and the immediate release of Prophet Okocha.

As the calls for justice grow louder in Nkpor, the fate of Onye Eze Jesus hangs in the balance. His supporters are determined not to let his story end behind bars, insisting that he is a prophet wrongfully accused—and a man whose only crime was healing souls and preaching faith.