Mr Peter the late Gospel singer Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging.

Osinachi Nwachukwu, a prominent Nigerian gospel singer, tragically passed away in April 2022. Her death raised significant public outcry and highlighted issues of domestic violence, as it was reported that she had suffered abuse at the hands of her husband, Peter Nwachukwu. Following her untimely demise, there were calls for justice, and her case sparked a larger conversation about the need for stronger protection for victims of domestic violence in Nigeria.

In 2023, Peter Nwachukwu was put on trial for his wife's death. After a lengthy legal process filled with emotional testimonies and public attention, he was found guilty of murder. The court subsequently sentenced him to death by hanging, a punishment that reflected the serious nature of the offenses he was charged with, particularly in relation to domestic violence and the tragic impact it had on Osinachi's life and the lives of her children.

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja.

Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment on Monday after dismissing Nwachukwu’s no-case submission.

The court found him guilty of culpable homicide in connection with the death of his wife on April 8, 2022.

Osinachi's story continues to resonate, serving as a painful reminder of the issues facing many individuals in similar situations and the importance of addressing domestic violence through legal and community means.