Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging

By Andy Pratt Last updated Apr 29, 2025 0

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Peter Nwachukwu, Husband of Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi, on Monday, April 28, was sentenced , to death by hanging.

Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased (his wife) on April 8, 2022.

Peter was arrested on April 11, 2022, and later arraigned on 23 counts, including culpable homicide (punishable by death), spousal battery, child cruelty, and criminal intimidation

The prosecution presented 17 witnesses, including two of Osinachi’s children, and submitted25 exhibits (medical reports, testimonies). Peter testified in his defense, calling four witnesses.

Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court, Abuja, ruled that the prosecution proved Peter’s guilt “beyond reasonable doubt.

He received Death by hanging for culpable homicide (Count 1). He also received prison terms (6 months to 3 years) and fines (totaling N700,000) for other charges.

Background of Case

Osinachi Nwachukwu, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer famous for the 2017 hit “Ekwueme”, died on April 8, 2022, at age 42. Initially, her husband, Peter Nwachukwu, claimed she died of throat cancer, but her family and friends alleged she was a victim of prolonged domestic abuse, including fatal chest injuries from a kick days before her death.

Social Impact

The case sparked national outrage, highlighting religious stigma against divorce in Nigeria. Osinachi had reportedly stayed in the abusive marriage due to beliefs that “God is against divorce”.

It reignited calls for stronger domestic violence laws and accountability in religious institutions.

The verdict has been widely praised as a landmark moment for justice in gender-violence cases

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