In a dramatic and unprecedented move, Pastor Chris Okafor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry has openly invited Nigeria's security agencies to excavate the altar of his church. This invitation comes as a direct response to serious allegations made by Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala.
An Open Invitation for a Televised Investigation
During his Sunday service on December 28, 2025, Pastor Okafor addressed the congregation regarding Ogala's claims. The actress had alleged that a fatal construction collapse occurred at the church altar site and that the victim was secretly buried beneath the very structure where the pastor preaches.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the clergyman stated, "There was an allegation that someone was buried on this altar. When this altar was built I was far away outside the country." He vehemently denied any knowledge of such an event.
To prove his innocence and confront the allegations head-on, Pastor Okafor issued a bold public challenge. He invited the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Police Force, and all relevant government authorities to break open the church altar. He went further, offering to personally sponsor the entire investigation and have it broadcast live across the nation.
"I'm using this occasion to openly invite the DSS, the Nigerian police, and all constituted government authorities. I will sponsor all that it will take. They should come and break this altar," he declared. "I will sponsor it, and it will be televised live. We will invite all the news stations, let them come."
The Source of the Allegations: Doris Ogala's Claims
The controversy stems from statements made by actress Doris Ogala during an appearance on the KAA Truths podcast. Ogala, who has been engaged in a public feud with the pastor, escalated matters by calling for a DSS probe.
She alleged that a construction accident at the altar led to a death. Furthermore, she claimed that a blogger had discovered something suspicious buried at the site, which prompted Pastor Okafor to plead with her to silence the blogger. Her specific demand was for the DSS to "dig up" the altar for a proper investigation.
Public Reaction and a Prior Apology
The pastor's extraordinary invitation has sparked a firestorm of reactions on Nigerian social media, with netizens sharply divided.
Some users expressed skepticism. One commenter, @officialstainless, questioned, "Ur alter was built and you were far away lol ???? damage control." Another, @whitysal, urged immediate action: "Show us now before den go come oo."
Others defended the pastor. User @talknado2 offered support, stating, "I believe you pastor... You sinned, you didn't commit a crime." Meanwhile, @barbieluxury dismissed Ogala's motives, saying, "we know she is telling lies to be relevant."
This altar controversy follows another significant event involving the two figures. Earlier on the same Sunday, December 28, 2025, Pastor Chris Okafor was seen in a church livestream kneeling before his congregation to offer a public apology. He specifically named Doris Ogala and admitted to past mistakes, offering her restitution while still maintaining that her current allegations were untrue.
The situation remains unresolved, with the ball now in the court of the DSS and the Nigerian Police. Whether they will accept the pastor's funded, televised invitation to excavate the altar is a development that the Nigerian public awaits with keen interest.
