Court denies fake Onitsha 'pastor' bail.

 


By Chuks Collins, Awka.

Oct 6,2026


An Awka High Court this afternoon (Tuesday) denied the bail application brought before it by the General Overseer of Dayspring Assembly, Mr Harrison Anazodo, who is standing trial over multiple allegations described by the prosecution as involving his activities as a pastor.


Anazodo had applied for bail on health grounds.

The presiding judge, Justice Jude Obiora, turned down the application, citing concerns relating to witnesses expected to testify in the matter.


This turn of events came about as seven persons believed to be members of his congregation were said to be prepared to testify against Anazodo as the trial progresses.


Speaking shortly after the day's proceedings was adjourned to October 16, 2026, the state counsel, Mrs Victoria Ekwerekwu, commended the efforts of the Anambra State  Government in her committed efforts to tackle unwholesome practices capable of misleading young people in the society.


She said, “We thank Governor Charles Soludo for trying to sanitise our society from fake pastors who make the younger generation believe that making money without hard work exists.”


According to her, a prima facie case had been established against Anazodo, although the prosecution

She said, “We thank Governor Charles Soludo for trying to sanitise our society from pastors who make the younger generation believe that making money without hard work exists.”


She noted that responsibility of proving the allegations against the accused beyond reasonable doubt is what is remaining.


“Today, there is a prima facie case against the pastor standing trial, Mr Harrison Anazodo. However, it is left for us to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt,” she said.


Ekwerekwu further explained that the court denied the bail application because of concerns that granting bail could expose witnesses to possible interference 


She noted, “Today, there is a prima facie case against the pastor standing trial, Mr Harrison Anazodo. However, it is left for us to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt,” she said.

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