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Fresh controversy has erupted between clergyman Chris Okafor and Nollywood actress Doris Ogala after the pastor publicly renounced the apology he once made to her during a church service. The cleric had earlier sparked reactions in December 2025 when he knelt during a sermon and apologized to the actress amid the dispute surrounding their relationship. However, speaking to his congregation recently, Okafor clarified that he does not accept responsibility for the accusations levelled against him. He explained that the apology delivered at the time was not because he was guilty but was done to honour spiritual leaders who supported him throughout the controversy. “I withdraw that, there was no single apology because I cannot apologize for what I don’t know”. The disagreement between both parties began after Ogala accused the pastor of failing to fulfil a promise to marry her. She also alleged that he shared explicit materials and caused her emotional pain. Following the claims, the actress filed a lawsuit against the cleric, demanding N1 billion in compensation for an alleged breach of promise to marry. In the court filing, Ogala maintained that Okafor had assured her he would marry her, introducing her to members of his family and including her in family gatherings before eventually tying the knot with another woman, Pearl Okafor. She also accused the pastor of circulating her private photographs without permission and claimed he used 45 million naira she entrusted to him without her approval.

Actress Doris Ogala has warned that she will reveal colleagues she alleges have been involved with Pastor Chris Okafor. In a post on Instagram, she wrote: “All those my colleagues who have been sleeping with Pastor Chris Okafor, this is the right time for you to come out. If not, I will expose you one after the other.” Doris did not mention any names or provide proof to support her claims. The post has stirred reactions online, intensifying her ongoing dispute with Pastor Okafor, the founder of Grace Nation International.   View this post on Instagram  

Pastor Chris Okafor, the founder of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City, has announced a temporary leave from his pulpit duties. The decision comes amid public scrutiny following a relationship controversy involving actress Doris Ogala, though it is unclear if the step down is directly linked to the scandal. During the church’s New Year service on Thursday, Okafor revealed that four pastors from his ministry—Pastors Sylvester, Kelvin, Oliver, and Shadrach—would lead services throughout January 2026. “We have four Sundays in January, and during these Sundays, Pastors Sylvester, Kelvin, Oliver, and Shadrach will minister and anoint you. While they are here, I will be resting. It is a time for a personal retreat with God and for my wife and me to rest. Since our wedding, we haven’t had time for rest or even a honeymoon,” he said. The controversy began after a video surfaced showing Okafor with a younger partner. Reports by DAILY POST state that several women, including actress Doris Ogala, accused him of promising marriage while engaging in sexual relationships with them. Despite the backlash, Okafor proceeded to marry his new wife in another church after Ogala reportedly threatened to interrupt the ceremony.

Pastor Chris Okafor has issued a public apology to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala following their ongoing controversy. The apology followed allegations made by Ogala, which included claims of a breached promise and accusations that he leaked inappropriate photos involving his daughters. In a video circulating online, the cleric acknowledged that he made mistakes but insisted that the accusations leveled against him were untrue. Addressing the matter, he offered an apology to Ogala and others who may have been affected, stating, “I’m sorry to everyone I’ve offended, to Doris Ogala, I also say sorry and I apologize.” Ogala has since reacted to the apology, saying she has forgiven him but strongly objected to his assertion that her claims were false. Reacting on Instagram, she wrote, “CHRIS OKAFOR I FORGIVE YOU BUT THERES A PROBLEM. WHERE YOU SAID EVERYTHING IS A LIE. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT BECAUSE I DONT LIE.” Mistakes have been made, and I tender a public apology to Doris Ogala and everyone I may have offended ~Pastor Chris Okafor. pic.twitter.com/NogyMygqvd — Egozanger (@Egozanger) December 29, 2025

Doris Ogala has renewed her allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor, escalating their ongoing controversy shortly after her arrest and release. The actress made it clear that she is not intimidated by the situation and remains determined to speak openly about her experiences. Ogala claimed that following her release, the clergyman allegedly tried to persuade her to withdraw her accusations by offering her money. She alleged that the payment was made on December 23 and came in two installments within the same day. “This is the $10,000 that was given to me by Chris on Dec 23. He first gave me $5000 in the afternoon and $5000 at night. He was pleading and pleading. He wants me to tell the world that it was few pastors that sent me to fight him and I should debunk everything I said.” She further stated that she accepted the money intentionally, insisting it was meant to serve as proof that her claims were not false. “Chris, I deliberately collected the money so the world can know I am not lying. $10,000 is nothing to me. This is a screenshot of the chat we had and that is his number.” Ogala maintained that she has no intention of retracting her statements, adding that she is prepared to reveal more details as the dispute continues to play out in the public space. “Pastor Chris Okafor gave me $10,000 to come out and retract everything I said about him, claiming other pastors sent me to spoil his name.” —Doris Ogala makes another weighty allegation against Pastor Chris Okafor pic.twitter.com/fVqPZIM0yX — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) December 27, 2025