The Anambra State Government has officially cleared the Security Adviser to Governor Charles Soludo, Ken Emeakayi, of allegations involving alleged sexual misconduct and an improper relationship with Mrs Mmasi Nwangwu, the wife of detained native doctor Chukwudozie Nwangwu.
The allegations were initially made by prominent human rights lawyer and public affairs commentator Chidi Odinkalu and had generated widespread reactions across social media and political circles in recent weeks, especially amid the ongoing legal controversies surrounding the popular native doctor known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki.”
In a statement released on Tuesday by the governor’s media aide, Ejimofor Opara, the state government disclosed that a fact-finding committee set up to investigate the claims had concluded its assignment and found no evidence supporting the allegations against Emeakayi.
According to the government, the investigative panel submitted its report on May 11, 2026, after taking testimonies from all individuals directly connected to the matter. The committee was chaired by the Attorney-General of Anambra State, Tobechukwu Nweke, alongside other senior legal officials from the Ministry of Justice.
The government explained that the committee interviewed Ken Emeakayi, Mrs Mmasi Nwangwu, and legal representatives linked to the detained native doctor. After reviewing the testimonies and available evidence, the panel reportedly concluded that there was no personal or inappropriate relationship between Emeakayi and Mrs Nwangwu.
The statement from the government emphasized that the allegations were found to be “false and misleading,” adding that the administration remains committed to fairness, due process, and protecting public officials from what it described as malicious and unverified accusations.
The state government also revealed that repeated invitations were allegedly sent to Prof. Odinkalu to appear before the committee or provide evidence to support his claims. According to the report, the invitations included requests for him to either attend physically, join virtually, or submit his evidence through communication channels provided by the panel.
However, the government said Odinkalu failed to honour the invitations or provide any supporting material to back up the allegations he made publicly.
Reacting shortly after the report was released, Prof. Odinkalu rejected the findings of the committee and described the entire process as an attempt to cover up the issue rather than genuinely investigate it.
In a strongly worded reaction shared on social media, the professor insisted that his allegations remained valid and had not been disproved. He described the government’s investigation as an “amateur cover-up” and maintained that the findings did not weaken the credibility of his claims.
Odinkalu further disclosed that the only communication he allegedly received from the Anambra State Attorney-General came through WhatsApp messages sent on April 29 and May 1. According to him, the messages requested that he reveal the identities of his sources and clarify the name of the official involved in the allegations.
The human rights lawyer questioned the legitimacy and professionalism of the inquiry process, arguing that the messages failed to clearly explain the legal authority of the committee, its members, or its terms of reference.
He also criticised the use of WhatsApp as an official channel for an investigation of such public importance. According to him, it was difficult to take the process seriously when the inquiry was allegedly conducted through informal messaging instead of official correspondence.
Odinkalu stated that he deliberately chose not to respond because he doubted the authenticity of the messages and was uncertain about the identity and authority of the sender.
The controversy has continued to generate public debate in Anambra, with supporters of both sides expressing differing opinions over the credibility of the investigation and the seriousness of the allegations.
Political observers say the dispute further highlights growing tensions surrounding the prosecution and conviction of “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” whose legal troubles have remained a major talking point within the state.
Despite the government’s decision to clear the security adviser, Prof. Odinkalu has maintained his position and insists that the matter is far from over.
