Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been found guilty of culpable homicide in connection with her tragic death on April 8, 2022.

The ruling was delivered by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), located in Wuse Zone 2, after a thorough trial that garnered significant public attention.

A case was brought by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation against Nwachukwu, with 23 serious accusations. One of these accusations is for causing the death of someone, which could lead to the death penalty if proven true. Nwachukwu is also facing other charges, including threatening behavior, harming children, and domestic violence.

These accusations highlight the gravity of things and the big impact it has had on Osinachi’s family.. In delivering the judgment, Justice Nwosu-Iheme emphasized the evidence presented throughout the trial, which illustrated a pattern of abusive behavior. The court found Nwachukwu responsible for the circumstances that led to the singer’s untimely demise. After the verdict, the court will soon reveal the sentencing. This case brings to light a deeply important issue surrounding domestic violence and the urgent need for justice for its victims, prompting much-needed conversations and reflections on their experiences and struggles.