**Prosperity Rituals: Why the Law Favors One Faith Over the Other** In a recent development in Anambra State, a traditional spiritual practitioner, Chidozie Nwangwu, was convicted and imprisoned for his supposed involvement in supernatural claims. While the government claims this was done to protect the public, many are beginning to question the real motives behind this move. Is it not a case of selective enforcement, where the state chooses to target a particular category of religious expression while turning a blind eye to similar practices in other faiths? At the heart of this issue lies a fundamental principle of religious freedom: the state cannot favor one religion over another simply because one is more socially accepted. Nigeria's Constitution, particularly sections 38 and 42, guarantees the freedom of religion and protection from discrimination. However, when these guarantees are applied selectively, it raises questions about the sincerity of the government in upholding these principles. In Nigeria, several state laws have been enacted to criminalize claims of supernatural intervention, rituals for prosperity, or the receipt of money for spiritual services. Yet, a closer look at church services reveals that many of these practices are eerily similar to those of traditional spiritual practitioners. Church leaders often ask for financial contributions, promising divine blessings in return. "Pay tithe and God will bless you," "Sow seed and receive unmerited favor," and "Give and receive a hundred-fold return" are common phrases in Nigerian churches. The truth is, the only difference between traditional spiritual practices and those of mainstream churches is social approval. Anthropologists and historians have long noted that many traditional spiritual practices have been absorbed into mainstream faiths, often with little modification. This raises questions about why the government chooses to target traditional practitioners while ignoring similar practices in more socially accepted faiths. As Nigeria continues to grapple with issues of religious freedom and discrimination, it is essential to recognize that the law should apply equally to all faiths. Selective enforcement only serves to perpetuate inequality and undermine the principles of justice and equality enshrined in the Constitution.