A woman, Loveth Aluu, who was involved in an alleged N500 million fake miracle scandal, has been arraigned before a magistrate court in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria
Recall that Ms Aluu, in February, testified at the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, that she bought a mansion worth N500 million following prayers and prophecy to her from the founder of the ministry, Ebuka Obi.
But later within the month, the 32-year-old was seen selling bottled water and soft drinks in a small shop in Enugu State, prompting residents to question the authenticity of her testimony at the ministry.
Mr Obi, while playing a clip of the mansion, began jubilating while members of the congregation danced and clapped in celebration.
But after the video which showed Ms Aluu selling bottle water and soft drinks went viral, Robo Consult, a construction and real estate firm that owns the mansion the lady had claimed she bought, denied her claims.
The company, owned by Emmanuel Asogwa, subsequently arrested the woman.
Mr Obi, the self-acclaimed prophet, accused the woman of lying in the altar of God because she was sponsored by an unnamed priest based in the South-east to blackmail him and his ministry.
The prophet has been repeatedly accused of performing fake miracles in order to convince members of his ministry to make monetary donations.
On Tuesday, Ms Aluu was arraigned before Enugu North Magistrate Court 1.
She is being prosecuted on a four-count charge of false pretence, defamation of character, conspiracy and felony.
The police prosecutor told the court that Ms Aluu did by false pretence and with intent to defraud, present herself as the owner of a five-bedroom duplex located at WTC Estate in Enugu belonging to Mr Asogwa, an architect.
He said the defendant also conspired to sell the mansion which failed and went ahead to falsely testify at the ministry that she had bought the property, thereby defaming Mr Obi’s character in the process.
The prosecutor told the court that offences are punishable under Section 460 of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State of Nigeria, 2004.
When the charges were read out to the defendant, she pleaded not guilty.
The defense counsel, Charles Nwodo, applied for bail for the defendant.
The police prosecutor did not oppose the bail application, but asked the Magistrate, S.O. Chukwuani, to impose bail conditions that will enable “efficient trial” of the defendant.
The Magistrate, Mr Chukwuani, consequently granted Ms Aluu N1 million bail.
The magistrate said, as part of the bail conditions, the defendant will produce a surety with three years of tax clearance.
He adjourned the case until 9 April 2025 for further hearing.
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