Anambra Native Doctors Backs Gov. Soludo On Quackery, Offers Help To Fish Out Fake Practitioners

This was announced during an interaction with the Anambra State House of Assembly in Awka.

According to the chairman of the group, Chief Innocent Okwundu, the new Anambra law that established the Agunechemba security outfit is a welcome development aimed at ensuring the safety of all genuine practitioners and residents of the state.

Okwundu ,said they have pledged to collaborate with the State Assembly to ensure that all grey areas are addressed and clarified to prevent unnecessary intimidation and exploitation, particularly in rural communities.

He stated that the practitioners also appealed to lawmakers to work toward enacting a law that would guarantee their independence and smooth operations.

Chief Okwundu said that once this is achieved, it will enable them to assist the government in identifying individuals who have corrupted traditional practices through unacceptable means.

He stated that their members, under the Anambra State Traditional Doctors Movement, are genuinely practicing without engaging in activities like “Okeite” or money rituals, which have been associated with many quacks.

The Speaker of the House, Mr. Somtochukwu Udeze, after listening to their concerns and highlighting the benefits of the new Anambra Security Law, assured that the current administration and lawmakers are committed to the welfare of the people.

Mr. Udeze, represented by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Ikenna Ofodeme, said that a bill is already in progress to address most of the grey areas raised by the association.

He expressed hope that once the law is in place, it will foster synergy and cooperation between the government and traditional doctors in the state.

The Speaker also reiterated that the registration of practitioners by the state government is free of charge and cautioned community leaders against exploiting the situation to extort people. He warned that the government would not tolerate such actions and would take strong action against anyone caught.

Over 1,000 traditional doctors, both men and women, attended the session with lawmakers.