Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, also known as Liberation City, is at the center of a scandal involving Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, after reports emerged that he recently proposed to another woman.
The controversy erupted after a video of Pastor Chris Okafor’s proposal surfaced online. Shortly after the clip went viral, Ogala shared an emotional video on Instagram, claiming that that his new engagement came as a shock to her. 
She then accused him of the following:
- An alleged relationship with Pastor Chris Okafor since 2017.
- Claimed Okafor possessed and shared her private videos, including one related to a pregnancy loss.
- Accused him of misrepresenting her miscarriage publicly.
- Alleged financial disputes during the relationship.
- Accused him of allegedly killing her younger brother through ritual.
- Accused him of breaking a promise to marry her after making her to leave her husband.
“After all the sex?…Tell me, who do you want to leave me for?…You took away the only brother that I live with. You took him away. I can’t prove it’s a ritual. But you know the truth. After destroying my life like this, and you want to marry? No, you will not. No, you will kill me that day.”
Doris Ogala also released screenshots of alleged WhatsApp conversations between herself and Pastor Chris Okafor, reportedly exchanged in 2022 and 2025.
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Another screenshot shared by the actress showed a ₦700,000 transfer, which she claimed came from the pastor, alongside a payment receipt
Doris Ogala also attempted suicide by stabbing herself in the hand leading to heavy bleeding before she was rushed to the hospital.
She vowed to disrupt Mr Okafor’s church wedding, alleging that the clergyman had broken her heart and ruined her life.
“Even if you go abroad and come back, I will drag your wife. I will come to the church and hold your wife…When I got married, you cried and asked me to leave the man. I left the man and came out. Who will marry me?”
Pastor Chris’ Alleged Reply
During his Sunday sermon, Okafor did not explicitly mention Doris Igala but only stated that men are unlikely to marry women who are arrogant or come from families with poor reputations. He emphasised that a woman should cultivate qualities of respect, humility, and submissiveness before seeking marriage.
Okafor criticised women who are disrespectful to elders or boast about their independence, saying such behaviour diminishes their suitability as a wife.
He stressed that marriage is not about simply finding a partner, but finding a woman who demonstrates readiness to fulfill the responsibilities of a wife. Quoting the Bible, he said:
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord.”
He concluded that women should develop the qualities of a good wife first, so that a suitable husband will come to them.
Pastor Chris’ First Marriage
Pastor Chris Okafor was previously married to Bessem Okafor, who in 2014 accused him of physically assaulting her during a visit to see their four children in Magodo, Lagos. Bessem had left the marital home in 2012 and Okafor had not remarried since their divorce, explaining he did not want to marry someone who could later threaten his children or disrupt their lives.
He emphasised that entering a new marriage could expose his family to unnecessary risk and noted that no one in his family had ever married twice, suggesting he wished to maintain that pattern…until now.
Nigerian Pastors and Sexual Scandals
Nigeria has a history of high-profile pastors facing accusations of sexual misconduct, sometimes involving members of their congregations or romantic partners. Notable cases include:
1. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo (COZA)
Pastor Fatoyinbo, founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2013, a woman named Ese Walter accused him of seduction and sexual abuse while she was in London.
In 2019, celebrity photographer Busola Dakolo publicly accused Fatoyinbo of raping her as a teenager. The allegations led to nationwide protests, media scrutiny, and court proceedings, though Fatoyinbo has consistently denied wrongdoing.
2. Apostle Johnson Suleman (Omega Fire Ministries)
In 2017, Apostle Suleman faced allegations from Stephanie Otobo, a former member of his church, who claimed he had impregnated her and reneged on a promise to marry her.
Suleman publicly denied the claims, and despite the controversy, Suleman retained a large following.
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3. Pastor Chris Omashola
Pastor Omashola of The Presiding Pastor of Zionwealth of Life Assembly Lekki became embroiled in a viral scandal after intimate videos allegedly involving him were circulated online.
4. Pastor Joshua Iginla
Pastor Iginla, a popular televangelist, publicly confessed to fathering a child out of wedlock. His admission, while seen by some as an act of repentance, did little to prevent criticism from church members and the wider public.
5. Pastor Timi Adigun
Pastor Adigun faced allegations of engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior with members of his congregation. He publicly apologised, admitting that he had failed in his duties as a spiritual leader.
6. Late TB Joshua
Even posthumously, the ministry of TB Joshua has faced allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse. Investigations revealed claims from former church members who reported being coerced into intimate relationships with church leaders.
The allegations made by Doris Ogala have thrust Pastor Chris Okafor into the spotlight, and positioned him as a potential addition to the growing list of Nigerian pastors embroiled in controversial scandals of this nature.
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