The legal representatives of popular Lagos-based pastor, Chris Okafor, have issued a direct challenge to actress Doris Ogala, social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan), and other online voices. They are demanding that these individuals present any solid evidence supporting allegations of rape and other serious claims to the Nigeria Police Force, or risk facing criminal prosecution themselves.
Lawyer Condemns "Coordinated Campaign of Cyberbullying"
Addressing journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, the cleric's lawyer, Mr. Ife Ajayi, strongly denounced the accusations circulating on digital platforms. He labeled them as completely false, malicious, and part of a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, blackmail, and public incitement designed to ruin his client's reputation.
Ajayi stated that these claims, which gained significant traction again in December 2025, were first put out by Ogala and then recklessly amplified by bloggers and online outlets without any attempt to verify the facts or seek Pastor Okafor's side of the story.
"Our client is a law-abiding Nigerian who has never been indicted for any of the allegations being bandied online. What we are witnessing is a trial by social media, not a lawful process," Ajayi asserted.
Origin Traced to Failed Business Deal and Earlier Settlement
The lawyer traced the root of the conflict to a business relationship in late 2024 involving Ogala and a third party. Pastor Okafor was initially involved but later withdrew after concluding the venture's goals were unattainable.
According to Ajayi, Ogala then began claiming the pastor owed her ₦45 million, an allegation he called baseless. This claim later evolved into accusations of a romantic involvement, financial demands, and eventually, the grave criminal allegations.
He further alleged that the online attacks escalated just before Pastor Okafor's wedding in December 2025. During this period, Ogala reportedly demanded financial compensation and later a house, while also questioning his right to marry.
Ajayi revealed that Ogala had previously been arrested and charged with cyberstalking related to similar conduct. That case was resolved through a court-approved out-of-court settlement. As part of that agreement, Ogala received an undisclosed sum and pledged not to publicly mention or engage with Pastor Okafor.
"At no point during those proceedings was any allegation of rape or sexual assault made. These claims only surfaced after the settlement was allegedly breached," the lawyer emphasized.
Calls for Due Process and Police Investigation
Ajayi confirmed that fresh complaints were later filed with the police, leading to Ogala's arrest and interrogation in Lagos shortly before Christmas 2025. He claimed that during police questioning, she denied some of the more serious allegations attributed to her online and was subsequently granted administrative bail.
The counsel accused VDM and other platforms of abusing their influence by presenting unverified claims as facts. He insisted that criminal allegations must be formally reported to law enforcement agencies, not adjudicated on social media.
Ajayi stated that Pastor Okafor has fully cooperated with the police, honouring all invitations and providing responses to queries from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, Yaba. His client was released after this cooperation.
He also criticized a recent online report featuring a faceless accuser, calling it another attempt to smear the cleric's image. The lawyer urged the public to allow the police to complete their investigations, warning that mob justice driven by online narratives undermines the rule of law.
"If these allegations are true, let those making them present witnesses and evidence to the police. Otherwise, we will pursue all legal remedies available to protect our client," Ajayi concluded.
