Court Sentences Late Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu, to Death by Hanging

 

Two years after the heartbreaking loss of gospel music star Osinachi Nwachukwu, justice has finally caught up with her husband, Peter Nwachukwu.

In a landmark ruling today, April 28, Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, sentenced Nwachukwu to death by hanging after finding him guilty of culpable homicide a tragic end to a case that gripped the nation.

Delivering the verdict, Justice Nwosu-Iheme stated that the prosecution had successfully proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Nwachukwu was first arraigned on June 3, 2022, facing a 23-count charge brought by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. These charges ranged from culpable homicide and spousal battery to cruelty against children and criminal intimidation.

The prosecution’s case was ironclad, featuring 17 witnesses including two of Osinachi’s children and 25 damning documents tendered as evidence. Nwachukwu, in his defense, called four witnesses and presented four exhibits but failed to sway the court.

Before the final sentencing, his lawyer, Reginald Nwali, made a desperate plea for leniency. However, the prosecution, led by Mrs. Aderonke Imala, firmly urged the court to uphold the full weight of the law.

Justice Nwosu-Iheme delivered a multi-layered judgment: Death by hanging for Count 1 (culpable homicide), Two years’ imprisonment each for Counts 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 18, Six months’ imprisonment for Count 10, Three years’ imprisonment for Count 11, Fines of ₦500,000 and ₦200,000 for Counts 6 and 7 respectively.

This judgment marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s fight against domestic violence, serving as a sobering reminder that no form of abuse will be tolerated — no matter how powerful or famous the abuser may be.