Okafor, who labelled Ogala a ‘Jezebel’, also told his congregation that he will resolve their differences in a court of law.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, has withdrawn an earlier apology issued to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala after she accused him of abandoning her following a secret romance spanning several years.
He recently made the U-turn in a video currently trending across several social media platforms.
Last year, Ogala alleged that the clergyman dumped her for another woman after an eight-year relationship, despite promising her marriage.
The thespian, who demanded compensation, further accused the cleric of involvement in scandalous and criminal activities.
In a separate but concurrent controversy, Okafor’s second daughter, Amara, announced plans to press charges against him for assault and abuse.
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Amid the mounting pressure, Okafor reportedly gave the actress $10,000—an amount she claimed was “too small” compared to the evidence she holds against him.
He also tendered an open apology to Ogala during a Sunday service, begging her and other women he had hurt for forgiveness.
However, in a new development, Okafor has withdrawn his apology, claiming he only did so under duress. Labelling her a “Jezebel,” he told his congregation that he intends to resolve the matter through the courts.
“There is no apology for what I didn’t do, or for someone I haven’t met face-to-face. I was pressured by people I called friends, but who are not.
“Firstly, the reason why I apologised was that the ‘fathers of faith’ were being dragged [into the matter], and I did not want them to be dragged. I am speaking of Bishop Abioye and Pastor Matthew,” Okafor said.
He added, “I knelt down because of those fathers—not because of any ‘Jezebel’ anywhere.”
