Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has voiced serious concern over the growing influence of fake native doctors and self-proclaimed prophets, who he says are deceiving young people with false promises of wealth and protection through charms.
Speaking recently in Awka, the state capital, Governor Soludo condemned the actions of these spiritual impostors, accusing them of putting youths at risk by encouraging them to engage in criminal activities—particularly drug trafficking—under the illusion of being spiritually protected from arrest.
He pointed out that some of these individuals mislead youths into believing they can evade airport security using charms that allegedly make scanners ineffective.
“It is tragic that many young men have bought into these lies and now face prison sentences abroad,” Soludo lamented.
The governor revealed that no fewer than 23 Anambra indigenes are on death row in Indonesia for drug-related offenses, describing the development as a heartbreaking result of misinformation and manipulation.
Soludo also addressed a recent protest staged by supporters of a detained pastor accused of aiding criminal activities. While protesters claimed the pastor was innocent and merely a content creator, the governor insisted that arrests are only made based on solid evidence.
“We don’t go after anyone without a clear case. Every action is backed by verified facts,” he said.
He questioned the authenticity of many self-acclaimed spiritual figures, noting that despite their grand claims, some cannot even improve the conditions of their own families.
“One of them has a son working as a waiter in Nnewi. If he truly had supernatural powers, why hasn’t he transformed his own household?” Soludo asked.
He decried the dangerous mindset being pushed to youths—that money can be acquired through rituals or shortcuts, instead of hard work and commitment. According to him, this has led many to waste their lives in idleness, frequenting bars and hoping for sudden riches.
Governor Soludo issued a stern warning that anyone caught spreading harmful and deceitful ideologies under the guise of spirituality or content creation will face legal consequences.
He reiterated his administration’s resolve to protect Anambra youths from exploitation and steer them toward a path rooted in diligence and integrity.
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