By In a landmark ruling that has reignited conversations about domestic violence in Nigeria, Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging.
The verdict, delivered on April 28, 2025, marks the conclusion of a highly publicized legal battle that began following Osinachi’s tragic death in April 2022. The news was first shared on X by user Don Chris (@Amoako_Chrisy), who retweeted a post by Ameyaw Debrah, linking to the official announcement.
Osinachi Nwachukwu, celebrated for her soul-stirring 2017 hit “Ekwueme,” passed away on April 8, 2022, at the age of 42. Her death sent shockwaves through Nigeria and the global gospel music community, with initial reports suggesting she succumbed to injuries sustained from prolonged domestic abuse.
Peter Nwachukwu was arrested shortly after, and the Nigerian Federal Government filed 23-count charges against him, including culpable homicide, emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act of 2015.
The trial revealed harrowing details of Osinachi’s suffering. Family members, including her two children, mother, and twin sister, testified in court, recounting years of abuse that spanned from 2009 to 2022. According to court documents, Nwachukwu’s actions included physical violence—such as allegedly kicking Osinachi in the chest—alongside emotional and psychological torment. Despite Nwachukwu’s claim that his wife died of lung cancer, medical evidence
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