In a dramatic turn of events, Pastor Chris Okafor, the founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, has issued a firm and public denial against a barrage of serious allegations. The accusations, which include sexual misconduct, abuse of authority, and even murder, were made by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala and amplified by social media commentator Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan.
A Strong Denial and a Challenge to Accusers
Speaking through his legal representative, Barrister Ife Ajayi, at a press conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the cleric labeled all claims as completely false. He described them as a calculated smear campaign designed to tarnish his reputation and mislead the public.
The pastor's legal team has thrown down a direct challenge to the accusers. Pastor Okafor has dared Doris Ogala, VeryDarkMan, and others involved to present any concrete evidence they claim to have to the Nigerian Police for a formal investigation. Ajayi emphasized that his client had already reported the matter to law enforcement before Christmas, requesting a thorough probe.
Lawyer Recalls History of Disputes and Settlements
Barrister Ajayi provided a detailed timeline to contextualize the current controversy. He stated that the latest online campaign began on December 13, 2025, when Ogala published her allegations. However, he argued this was not an isolated incident but part of a recurring pattern.
The lawyer recalled a 2015 incident where Ogala alleged the pastor owed her N45 million, a claim that reportedly collapsed due to lack of proof. He also mentioned events around the time of Pastor Okafor's wedding, where Ogala allegedly resurfaced with financial demands, later escalating to accusations of being responsible for her brother's death.
A crucial point raised was the existence of a past out-of-court settlement. Ajayi clarified this settlement stemmed from a business transaction and contained no admission or reference to any romantic affair or misconduct. He stressed that the legally binding agreement, adopted by a court, expressly barred Ogala from publicly mentioning Pastor Okafor or having further dealings with him.
Legal Repercussions and Police Involvement
The situation has already moved beyond social media debates into the realm of law enforcement. Ajayi disclosed that Doris Ogala was arrested and questioned by the Lagos police over allegations of cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and threats to life. She was later granted bail on medical grounds.
To combat the spread of the allegations, the legal team has engaged consultants to monitor numerous blogs and social media accounts. Formal complaints have now been filed against individuals and platforms promoting the claims, with a deadline given for evidence to be presented to the authorities.
Ajayi also directly addressed specific grave allegations. He dismissed claims about a child linked to the pastor as baseless. Regarding rumors of a murder victim buried on church premises, he stated that Ogala herself denied making such a claim during police interrogation, which he cited as proof of the reckless nature of the accusations.
The lawyer concluded by urging the public to allow the police investigation to run its course and reaffirmed Pastor Okafor's innocence, stating that falsehoods shared online cannot transform into truth.
