Former Catholic Knight “Akachaam” becomes senior bishop in indigenous religion
Author: Joe ChukindiPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Nigeria
Society & Lifestyle

Sir James Louis, known as Akachaam, has left the Catholic Church to become a Senior Bishop in the traditionalist movement Omenala Bu Eziokwi Na Ndu. His departure was triggered by the lack of recognition for the late businessman Ifeanyi Ubah during the inauguration of Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi. During a traditional initiation ceremony, he declared that he had fully embraced traditional religion, leaving his Catholic past behind. This radical shift has sparked debates on social media, with some supporters praising him and critics questioning his sudden transformation.
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