AWKA — In a dramatic pivot that has sparked intense conversations across Anambra State, a popular Awka-based cleric popularly known as “Onyeamuma di ike ma na ewu ewu” (the powerful and famous prophet) has formally shuttered his ministry and launched a new high-society elite organization named “Udu Social Friends Club International.”

The former general overseer of Radical Intervention Ministries Awka, widely recognized as Chief Udu or “Kabush Kabash,” reportedly took the decision to shut down church operations to avoid growing scrutiny and impending summons by state officials and local enforcement groups (“Udogachi”) demanding verified proof of the miracles performed during his services.

A Retreat to Private Compound Before Full Pivot

Sources familiar with the timeline reveal that before launching the social club, the former pastor made a calculated move by relocating church services directly into his private residential compound:

• Evasion Strategy: The move to a private compound was intended to shield activities from regulatory oversight and public scrutiny while continuing private assemblies.
• Member Dynamics: Despite the shift to a private location, devoted congregants continued to gather and spread word of the new venue, making a complete quiet operation impossible and prompting the decision to wind down ministry activities entirely.
• The Transition: Recognizing that church operations could no longer continue under intense public and regulatory pressure, Chief Udu officially abandoned the pulpit and transitioned into social club leadership.

“Udu Social Friends Club International” and Unverified Wealth

The newly formed Udu Social Friends Club International has quickly attracted attention due to the high-profile lifestyle displayed by its executive members:

  CLUB NAME:           Udu Social Friends Club International
  LEADER:              Chief Udu ("Kabush Kabash" / Former General Overseer)
  MEMBERSHIP PROFILE:  Men displaying diverse business interests & luxury lifestyles
  PROMOTIONAL PUSH:    Viral social media dance videos and musical anthems

While club members parade themselves as established businessmen with diversified portfolios spanning import/export, hospitality, residential real estate, and oil and gas, independent financial assessments of these portfolios remain unverified.

Local observers point out the striking contrast in Chief Udu’s public profile—who parades as a multi-sector “dangling billionaire” while still personally operating a POS terminal in front of a modest provision store in Awka.

Social Media Campaign Gains Momentum

To launch the new venture into public consciousness, the club recently released a coordinated social media promotional campaign—including a viral dance video and custom highlife social club tracks—which continues to gather significant traction online.

As the video circulates widely across regional digital platforms, residents in Awka and online commentators continue to debate whether the former cleric will eventually return to the pulpit or if his new venture as a social club president will prove more lucrative.