The Anambra State Government says it has concluded its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct made by human rights lawyer Prof. Chidi Odinkalu against the Security Adviser to the state governor, Ken Emeakayi, and has found the claims to be “false and misleading.”
Odinkalu had accused Emeakayi of alleged sexual misconduct bordering on an improper relationship with Mrs Mmasi Nwangwu, the wife of a detained native doctor, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, also known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki.”
In a press statement released on Tuesday, a media aide to the Anambra State governor said a fact-finding committee constituted by the state government to probe the allegations submitted its report on May 11 and exonerated the security adviser.
The committee, chaired by the Attorney-General of Anambra State and comprising senior lawyers from the Ministry of Justice, stated that it took evidence from all accused parties, including Emeakayi and Mrs Nwangwu. Counsel to Nwangwu also testified on his behalf.
According to the report, the committee issued several notices to Odinkalu inviting him to disclose the source of his information or provide evidence supporting his allegation, but he failed to honour any of the notices.
After reviewing all evidence, the committee found the testimonies consistent in establishing that Emeakayi and Mrs Nwangwu did not have any personal or improper relationship, and concluded that the allegation is false and misleading.
However, reacting to the government’s position, Odinkalu dismissed the committee’s report as “an amateur cover-up” and insisted that his allegations remained valid. He questioned the credibility of the inquiry, arguing that an investigation should not be run via WhatsApp, and criticized the government for eventually naming Emeakayi publicly.
Odinkalu maintained that he stood by his allegations despite the committee’s findings. The Anambra State Government reiterated its commitment to due process, fairness, and the protection of the reputation of public officers from malicious and unsubstantiated claims.
