Actress Doris Ogala has publicly accused Pastor Chris Okafor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry of reneging on a marriage promise, sparking a new scandal in the Nigerian show business scene. Ogala is demanding N1 billion in damages for breach of promise.
According to a demand letter issued by Ogala's legal team, Synergy Law Partners, the actress claims Okafor promised to marry her after she left her ex-husband in 2017. The letter, dated December 16, cites evidence including introductions to the pastor's family, public appearances, WhatsApp chats, and banking records, including a N45 million transfer, as proof of a legitimate expectation of marriage.
The lawyers state that Okafor's subsequent engagement announcement caused Ogala emotional distress, reputational harm, and online harassment, including the unauthorized circulation of private photos.
The pastor has been given 21 days to settle before a court suit is filed. As of now, neither Pastor Chris Okafor nor his legal representatives have publicly commented on the matter.
The controversy reportedly dampened attendance at Okafor's wedding ceremony in Lekki, Lagos, which was attended by only family and close friends. Ogala launched a public campaign, granting interviews and posting videos to share her story and seek sympathy. The pastor, perceived as a "ladies' man," went ahead and married his partner Pearl, prompting mixed reactions.
The Nigerian social media sphere is buzzing with reactions to the unfolding drama.
