Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja.
Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment on Monday, April 28, 2025, after dismissing Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court found him guilty of culpable homicide over the tragic death of his wife on April 8, 2022.
Peter Nwachukwu was initially arraigned on June 3, 2022, on a 23-count charge brought by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. The charges included culpable homicide, domestic violence, spousal battery, child cruelty, and criminal intimidation.
During the trial, the prosecution, led by Mrs. Aderonke Imana, called 17 witnesses — including two of the deceased’s children — and presented 25 exhibits. In defense, Nwachukwu testified personally, presented four additional witnesses, and tendered four exhibits.
Justice Nwosu-Iheme ruled that the prosecution had proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Despite pleas for leniency from Nwachukwu’s lawyer, Reginald Nwali, the court sentenced him to death by hanging on Count 1 (culpable homicide). He also received various prison sentences ranging from six months to three years for other charges and was fined a total of ₦700,000.
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Osinachi Nwachukwu, a celebrated gospel music artist and worship leader, passed away at age 42. She rose to fame in 2017 after featuring on Prospa Ochimana’s gospel hit song “Ekwueme.” Following her death, disturbing allegations of long-term domestic abuse by her husband surfaced, with many colleagues accusing Peter Nwachukwu of violence that contributed to her untimely death.
This verdict marks a significant moment in the fight against domestic violence and gender-based violence in Nigeria.
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