Pastor Chris Okafor condemns cyber bullying and false allegations, urging Nigerian authorities to regulate the internet and protect citizens’ reputations
Dr Chris Okafor, founding Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, on Thursday called on the Nigerian government to safeguard the country’s internet space, stressing that innocent citizens should not have their reputations destroyed by unverified claims online.
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The pastor made the statement at a news conference in Lagos, responding to allegations by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who in November 2025 accused him of maintaining a long-term affair, breaking a promise to marry her, and committing murder, including burying a decapitated body at his church altar in Ojodu.
Pastor Okafor described the allegations as false, noting that they gained widespread attention online and were amplified by bloggers and social media influencers.
He blamed the circulation of unverified stories for cyber bullying and damage to personal reputations.
“All these began after my plans to remarry were leaked by our wedding planner. All hell broke loose, and everyone tried to cash in on it,” Okafor said.
“It is so sad that most of the so-called influencers often connive with people to fabricate lies to attract traffic to their blogs. Many Nigerians suffer from these falsehoods, yet 90 per cent of the offenders often go free.”
The pastor urged Nigerian cyber police to strengthen efforts in tracing online offences and prosecuting perpetrators.
He recounted the personal impact of the accusations, highlighting that some of the allegations came from individuals he had never met and were later compounded by claims from his ex-wife concerning his conduct during their marriage.
“The same person who accused me of murder is the same person claiming I want to abandon her and marry someone else. How could she want to marry someone who allegedly killed her brother?” he asked.
Okafor also clarified that during his divorce proceedings in 2014 at an Ikeja court, the reasons cited were infidelity, violence, and irreconcilable differences.
At no point was he accused of attempting to defile his children, and he was awarded custody.
“If as a pastor I can survive these lies, what happens to an average Nigerian?” he asked, urging the public and authorities to ensure truth prevails and offenders are held accountable.
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Reassuring his church members and Nigerians, Pastor Okafor said: “In the 55 years of my existence, I have never been arrested for any crime or offence. It is truly sad how far people can go to destroy others.”
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
