Debate Erupts Over Osinachi’s Kids’ Fate As Lawyer Calls for Life Sentence for Late Singer’s Hubby

• Speed Darlington's former lawyer has shared his take on a court ruling against gospel singer Osinachi's husband
• The lawyer opposed the sentence as he shared what the court should have done instead for the sake of the kids
• Legit.ng recalls reporting that late gospel singer Osinachi's husband was sentenced to death by hanging over her demise

The court ruling against Mr Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, has become a debate on social media as Nigerians take diverse stands.

While some Nigerians have applauded the court for its ruling, some have, however, expressed concerns for Osinachi's kids, who are also about to lose their father.

Legit.ng recalls reporting that on Monday, April 27, a high court in Lagos sentenced Mr Nwachukwu to death by hanging over the death of his wife.

Recall that the Ekweme crooner passed on after an alleged fight with her husband. The gospel artist who was alleged to have been in an abusive marriage passed on in a hospital after her husband allegedly hit her on the chest.

Mr Nwachukwu was first arraigned in 2022 on charges bordering on criminal intimidation, cruelty to children, criminal intimidation of children, spousal battery, among others.

Osinachi's husband: Lawyer calls for lesser sentence

Stan Alieke, a celebrity lawyer, who used to be a legal representatuve for singer Speed Darlington, argued that the court should have sentenced Osinachi's husband to life imprisonment rather than a death sentence.

Alieke pointed out that the late gospel singer's children still needed to be catered for.

The lawyer who pushed for death penalties to be abolished said it would be unfair for Osinachi's kids also to lose their father.

According to Alieke, regardless of what Nwachukwu had done, he still remained the father of his children.

"This singer Osinachi case should be a reason why death sentence should be abolished. For the sake of their kids, they already lost their mom, it will be brutal for the kids for their dad to be k!lled too. I know some of you will argue that the kids are better off as orphans than to have a kila dad, but I believe that the kids will beg to differ. The man should be sentenced to life imprisonment so the kids could visit him in jail whenever they miss him. He’s still their father, let him not d!e too.”

The screenshot of Stan Alieke's post about court ruling against Osinachi's husband is below:

Reactions to lawyer's post on Osinachi's husband

Legit.ng captured some of the reactions as Stan Alieke's post led to a debate among social media users. Read the comments below:

obitaris101 said:

"Most times this emotions come in when you aren’t from the grieving family but then all you said is true life happens."

nigerians_in_america said:

"How will others learn?"

zeeqsaudat said:

"But 2 of the children stand up as witness in court. Wetin u dey talk?"

joanna.ek_ said:

"First time I’ll be agreeing w this guy."

succi_collections said:

"Ok sir thank Goodness u are not the judge shall when it happens in your sisters sir u can think of the children and let the man go."

‘Even great women stay in abuse,’ GBV expert

A gender-based violence (GBV) professional and women’s rights advocate, Nachaida Chidama, has weighed in on the recent public reactions surrounding the sentencing of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, and the ongoing debate about the impact on their children.

Speaking to Legit.ng, Chidama noted the deeper issues that often keep women in abusive marriages despite awareness or status.

“Over the years, I've come to understand as a GBV professional that societal attitudes and stigma are the major cause of why women choose to remain in abusive relationships,” she said.

“It's beyond educational background and exposure because even great women get subjected to abuse and still remain in it.”

She emphasised the role of professionals and survivors in shifting the narrative through awareness and support:

“If professionals like us can keep creating awareness on the dangers of remaining in abuse and survivors will be bold to share their stories and receive adequate support, more will be encouraged to voice out.”

Calling for early education, Chidama stressed the need to tackle abuse at its roots:

“It should also be a topic taught and discussed in schools to create awareness on what abuse is and why it shouldn't be encouraged; that way, we can build a society that is resistant to stigma and abusive relationships/environment.”

“So many young people don't know what abuse is, therefore, this could help.”

Osinachi’s daughter leads worship

Legit.ng recalls reporting that a video of Osinachi's little daughter surfaced online as Nigerians remembered the late singer.

In the video, the young girl was seen effortlessly leading a worship session.

Reacting, fans compared her voice to that of her late mum and applauded her.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a GBV professional for this report.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng