Ghanaians have begun expressing sturdy reactions to the loss of life sentence issued in opposition to Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, following his conviction for her murder.
On Monday, 28 April 2025, Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Excessive Court docket in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, sentenced Nwachukwu to loss of life by hanging after discovering him responsible of culpable murder in relation to the loss of life of his spouse on 8 April 2022.
The court docket dominated that the prosecution had met the required burden of proof, and subsequently discovered Nwachukwu responsible on a number of counts. He had been arraigned on 3 June 2022 by the Workplace of the Lawyer-Normal of the Federation, representing the Nigerian authorities, on a 23-count cost together with culpable murder (punishable by loss of life), spousal battery, felony intimidation, cruelty to youngsters, and extra.
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Key proof and testimonies
Through the trial, the prosecution offered 17 witnesses, amongst them two of the late singer’s youngsters who testified because the fourth and fifth witnesses (PW4 and PW5). Moreover, 25 paperwork had been tendered as proof in court docket.
For the defence, Nwachukwu himself took the stand and referred to as 4 extra witnesses. 4 paperwork had been submitted as a part of his defence.
Earlier than the sentencing, his lawyer, Reginald Nwali, made a plea for leniency, stating in court docket:
We attraction to the court docket to mood justice with mercy
Nevertheless, prosecution counsel Mrs Aderonke Imala argued firmly that the legislation ought to take its full course, stating:
The court docket should uphold the provisions of the legislation with out compromise.
Sentencing breakdown
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Justice Nwosu-Iheme subsequently sentenced Nwachukwu to loss of life by hanging on Depend 1. He additionally obtained:
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Two years’ imprisonment every on Counts 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 18
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Fines of ₦500,000 and ₦200,000 on Counts 6 and seven, respectively
The ruling has stirred emotional responses throughout social media in Ghana and past, with many customers praising the Nigerian judiciary for delivering justice in a case that had drawn widespread outrage.
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Stephen Amegadze wrote; “That isn’t the Gospel we preach. The Gospel she so passionately sang doesn’t approve of this. Life is sacred, and taking it’s a grievous crime. Punish him anyhow, however do not contact his life. It is for God, and do not put your self within the place of God.”
Impulsively added; ” Finest information ever.”
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NHYIRA NU Y3 added; ” Good one there…. I consider in “ for those who kill, you need to even be killed”
Reality & Honesty mentioned; ” That is wild oo,I wld rada they provide him life imprisonment or one thing cos dis one di33, mi y3m kraa ashi mi.”
aust;n mentioned; ” a few of us know for a incontrovertible fact that peter nwachukwu, osinachi’s husband will not be killed. worse involves worst, he finally ends up being an deserted felony. no governor will signal the loss of life sentence lesson is, don’t consciously permit anybody to kill you. for those who discover something shady, go away”
Prof. Pleasure N. Ezeilo (SAN, OON) mentioned; ” Justice has lastly been served for the late gospel singer Osinachi, because the FCT Excessive Court docket has convicted and sentenced her husband ( Peter Nwachukwu)for her tragic loss of life in April 2022. This landmark ruling not solely acts as a deterrent to potential offenders but additionally affords hope to victims of gender-based violence, encouraging them to interrupt their silence. The mom and the dual sibling, now elevating the three youngsters who endured this traumatic expertise, deserve unwavering help. Let this victory for justice catalyze change and safety for everybody.”
