The court also imposed a fine of ₦20million on the controversial spiritualist.
The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr. Law Mefor, confirmed the judgement to journalists on Friday, describing it as another milestone in the state's campaign against criminality and deceptive spiritual practices.
Onyeze Jesus was prosecuted alongside other prominent native doctors, including Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, and Ekene Igbonekwu, also known as Eke Hit, following the Anambra State Government's crackdown on alleged ritual practices, fake spiritual claims and activities believed to promote crime.
According to the state government, the prosecution was anchored on the provisions of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, enacted by the administration of Governor Charles Soludo to combat criminality allegedly linked to ritual practices and the promotion of wealth through supernatural means.
The law specifically prohibits the promotion and performance of practices commonly referred to as "Oke-Ite" and "Ezenwanyi", which allegedly promise wealth and success through mystical or ritual means.
Under Sections 18 and 19 of the law, anyone found guilty of deceiving members of the public with claims of supernatural wealth creation or preparing charms intended to aid criminal activities is liable to a maximum sentence of six years' imprisonment, a fine of ₦20 million, or both.